Élsha means “Ali with the epithet Shah”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Élsha mean?
Literally: Ali (name) + shah 'shah' (epithet)
ئەلى: ئىسمى، شاھ: سۈپىتىLiteral meaning
Élsha (ئېلشا) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “Ali with the epithet Shah”.[1]
Élsha in Uyghur
What does Élsha mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئېلشا and Élsha (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “Ali with the epithet Shah” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Is Élsha a Uyghur name?
Yes. Élsha is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Élsha across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئېلشاArabic script | Boy | same as above: “Ali 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 Élsha
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.
Names related to Élsha
Variants and linked names
- ElishahBoy“the name Eli with the epithet Shah”
Sibling names for Élsha
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 Élsha rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MeyinnisaGirl“warm woman”same language (uyghur)
- KeremBoy“nobleness, kindness; generosity”same language (uyghur)
- HasibBoy“accountant; paternal clan”same language (uyghur)
- GhewzullaBoy“God's protector”same language (uyghur)
- MesturBoy“one whose faults are covered”same language (uyghur)
- MexemmollaBoy“the name Mewla with the epithet Muhammad”same language (uyghur)
- SaxabaBoy“friends, companions”same language (uyghur)
- InayetBoy“care, favour, protection”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Élsha
What does the name Élsha mean?
Élsha means “Ali with the epithet Shah”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Élsha a girl's or a boy's name?
Élsha is recorded as a boy's name.
Which languages use Élsha?
Élsha 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 Élsha have?
Élsha 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: ئەلى: ئىسمى، شاھ: سۈپىتى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); spelling ئېلشا (+1 more)
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