Ephedulla means “tigers of God”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Ephedulla is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 4 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 9 letters.
What does Ephedulla mean?
ئاللانىڭ قاپلانلىرىLiteral meaning
Ephedulla (ئەپھەدۇللا) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “tigers of God” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Ephedulla in Uyghur
What does Ephedulla mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئەپھەدۇللا, Ephedulla (ULY transliteration), Epidulla and ئەپىدۇللا. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “tigers of God” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Ephedulla come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Ephedulla a Uyghur name?
Yes. Ephedulla is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Ephedulla across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئەپھەدۇللاArabic script EpidullaLatin, variant ئەپىدۇللاArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “tigers of God” | 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 Ephedulla
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 Ephedulla
Variants and linked names
- EpidullaBoy“tigers of God”
Sibling names for Ephedulla
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 Ephedulla rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AllaberdiBoy“son given by God”same language (uyghur)
- “lady who stayed”same language (uyghur)
- “one who stands in front”same language (uyghur)
- “servant of God, who brings all forward”same language (uyghur)
- BikeGirl“lady, princess”same language (uyghur)
- MuhibeGirl“lover, devotee, friend”same language (uyghur)
- AbdugülBoy“person as beautiful as a flower”same language (uyghur)
- BulaqBoy“spring; name of a tribe”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Ephedulla
What does the name Ephedulla mean?
Ephedulla means “tigers of God”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Ephedulla a girl's or a boy's name?
Ephedulla is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Ephedulla come from?
Ephedulla is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Ephedulla?
Ephedulla 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 Ephedulla spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: ئەپھەدۇللا (Arabic script), Epidulla (Latin), ئەپىدۇللا (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Ephedulla have?
Ephedulla has 4 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 9 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: ئاللانىڭ قاپلانلىرى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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