Ghulamshad means “happy young man”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Ghulamshad is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 10 letters.
What does Ghulamshad mean?
خۇشال يىگىتLiteral meaning
Ghulamshad (غۇلامشاد) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “happy young man” and gives its origin as Persian.[1]
Meaning themes: Joy and happiness
Ghulamshad in Uyghur
What does Ghulamshad mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written غۇلامشاد and Ghulamshad (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “happy young man” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Ghulamshad come from?
Persian, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Is Ghulamshad a Uyghur name?
Yes. Ghulamshad is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Ghulamshad across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | غۇلامشادArabic script | Boy | same as above: “happy young man” | 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 Ghulamshad
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 Ghulamshad
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 Ghulamshad
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 Ghulamshad rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SadetGirl“happiness, good fortune”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- “fortunate, peaceful”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- “fortunate commander”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- “fortune, happiness; merit, goodness”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- MirametBoy“fortunate bey”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- “fortunate lady”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
- SadinBoy“happiness, luck”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
Common questions about Ghulamshad
What does the name Ghulamshad mean?
Ghulamshad means “happy young man”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Ghulamshad a girl's or a boy's name?
Ghulamshad is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Ghulamshad come from?
Ghulamshad is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Ghulamshad?
Ghulamshad 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 Ghulamshad have?
Ghulamshad has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 10 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: خۇشال يىگىت; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Persian (+2 more)
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