Edlig means “rich”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Edlig mean?
Edlig (ئەدلىگ) is a Uyghur given name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “rich”.[1]
Edlig in Uyghur
What does Edlig mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئەدلىگ and Edlig (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “rich” applies. [1]
Is Edlig a Uyghur name?
Yes. Edlig is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Edlig across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئەدلىگArabic script | — | same as above: “rich” | 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 Edlig
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.
Sibling names for Edlig
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 Edlig rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AsiyeGirl“sociable; medicine, remedy”same language (uyghur)
- BuheyreGirl“little sea”same language (uyghur)
- ImmetBoy“nation, community; co-religionist”same language (uyghur)
- XezirBoy“green, clear”same language (uyghur)
- “princess of the Oghuz”same language (uyghur)
- QulxuajeBoy“servant of the master, servant dedicated to the master”same language (uyghur)
- ChintömürBoy“a true person, like iron”same language (uyghur)
- SüleymanBoy“Solomon (Prophet Sulaiman)”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Edlig
What does the name Edlig mean?
Edlig means “rich”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Is Edlig a girl's or a boy's name?
Our sources do not agree on a gender for Edlig, so it is not classified.
Which languages use Edlig?
Edlig 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 many syllables does Edlig have?
Edlig has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 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: باي; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name; spelling ئەدلىگ (+1 more)
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