Edil means “justice; just-minded”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Edil is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Edil mean?
ئادىللىق؛ ئادالەتپەرۋەرLiteral meaning
Edil (ئەدىل) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “justice; just-minded” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Edil in Uyghur
What does Edil mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئەدىل, Edil (ULY transliteration), Hidil, ھىدىل, Hedil and ھەدىل. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “justice; just-minded” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Edil come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Edil a Uyghur name?
Yes. Edil is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Edil across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئەدىلArabic script HidilLatin, variant ھىدىلArabic script, variant HedilLatin, variant ھەدىلArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “justice; just-minded” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Edil
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ئەدىل[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Edil[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Hidil[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ھىدىل[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Hedil[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ھەدىل[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Edil
Sibling names for Edil
Names recorded for the same language (Uyghur) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Edil rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- Ja'izeGirl“reward, prize; permission”same language (uyghur)
- PeriheGirl“joyful”same language (uyghur)
- AbdulewwelBoy“servant of God, the First of all”same language (uyghur)
- AynesebGirl“born of the moon, of moon lineage, moon-like”same language (uyghur)
- NezerBoy“to cast a glance; compassion, kindness”same language (uyghur)
- NurisheripBoy“light of the great; honourable son”same language (uyghur)
- GülizamanGirl“flower of the age, beauty of the age”same language (uyghur)
- GhulamidinBoy“servant of the faith”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Edil
What does the name Edil mean?
Edil means “justice; just-minded”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Edil a girl's or a boy's name?
Edil is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Edil come from?
Edil is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Edil?
Edil is recorded for Uyghur. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Edil spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: ئەدىل (Arabic script), Hidil (Latin), ھىدىل (Arabic script), Hedil (Latin), ھەدىل (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Edil have?
Edil has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: ئادىللىق؛ ئادالەتپەرۋەر; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+6 more)
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