Edilshah means “the name Edil with the epithet Shah”. It comes from Arabic and Persian elements. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Edilshah is a name of Arabic and Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Edilshah mean?
Literally: edil (personal name) + shah (epithet)
ئەدىل: ئىسمى، شاھ: سۈپىتىLiteral meaning
Edilshah (ئەدىلشاھ) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “the name Edil with the epithet Shah” and gives its origin as Arabic and Persian.[1]
Edilshah in Uyghur
What does Edilshah mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئەدىلشاھ, Edilshah (ULY transliteration), Hidilsha, ھىدىلشا, Hedilsha and ھەدىلشا. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “the name Edil with the epithet Shah” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Edilshah come from?
Arabic and Persian, hybrid compound. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic and Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Is Edilshah a Uyghur name?
Yes. Edilshah is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic and Persian.
Edilshah across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئەدىلشاھArabic script HidilshaLatin, variant ھىدىلشاArabic script, variant HedilshaLatin, variant ھەدىلشاArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “the name Edil with the epithet Shah” | 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 Edilshah
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ئەدىلشاھ[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Edilshah[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Hidilsha[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ھىدىلشا[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Hedilsha[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ھەدىلشا[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Edilshah
Sibling names for Edilshah
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 Edilshah rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- “brave”same language (uyghur)
- TemkinBoy“firm, strong, capable, self-possessed”same language (uyghur)
- BekturBoy“stand, stand firm”same language (uyghur)
- MirmexdumBoy“the name Mexdum with the epithet Mir”same language (uyghur)
- “mature man”same language (uyghur)
- WesimBoy“handsome, beautiful, well-built”same language (uyghur)
- “city, fortress; fish”same language (uyghur)
- Chihri'ayGirl“whose face is like the moon”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Edilshah
What does the name Edilshah mean?
Edilshah means “the name Edil with the epithet Shah”. It comes from Arabic and Persian elements. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Edilshah a girl's or a boy's name?
Edilshah is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Edilshah come from?
Edilshah is of Arabic and Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Edilshah?
Edilshah 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 Edilshah spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: ئەدىلشاھ (Arabic script), Hidilsha (Latin), ھىدىلشا (Arabic script), Hedilsha (Latin), ھەدىلشا (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Edilshah have?
Edilshah has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 8 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: ئەدىل: ئىسمى، شاھ: سۈپىتى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic, Persian (+6 more)
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