Élshat means “joy of the people”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Élshat mean?
ئەلنىڭ شادلىقىLiteral meaning
Élshat (ئېلشات) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “joy of the people”.[1]
Meaning themes: Joy and happiness
Élshat in Uyghur
What does Élshat mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئېلشات and Élshat (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “joy of the people” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Is Élshat a Uyghur name?
Yes. Élshat is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Élshat across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئېلشاتArabic script | Boy | same as above: “joy of the people” | 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 Élshat
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 Élshat
Variants and linked names
- ElshadBoy“joy of the people”
Names with a similar meaning
- Abdune'imBoy“contented, happy person”
- AbduraziBoy“contented, joyful one”
- Abduse'idBoy“happy, fortunate person”
- Abinchu“joy, consolation; one who comforts”
- Abiniq“fortunate, peaceful”
- AbsayitBoy“happy, fortunate person”
- AğnakUnisex“exuberant, joyful”
- AkçitBoy“auspicious, blessed; a white-ground printed cloth”
Sibling names for Élshat
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 Élshat rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SedunBoy“happiness, luck”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- HezizBoy“fortunate, lucky; mighty, strong, precious”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- QazirizaBoy“contentment, joy, acceptance; judge of contentment”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- SedulBoy“God's fortunate one”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- DilshatBoy“glad-hearted, joyful”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- SeraGirl“fortunate, at ease, happy”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- MerzuqBoy“happy, prosperous, possessing all necessities”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- SeydixanGirl“fortunate woman”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
Common questions about Élshat
What does the name Élshat mean?
Élshat means “joy of the people”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Élshat a girl's or a boy's name?
Élshat is recorded as a boy's name.
Which languages use Élshat?
Élshat 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 Élshat have?
Élshat has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 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: ئەلنىڭ شادلىقى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); spelling ئېلشات (+1 more)
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