Haris means “protector, patron; eager; farmer”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Haris is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Haris mean?
(1) قوغدىغۇچى، ھامىي بولغۇچى، (2) ھېرىسمەن، (3) دېھقانLiteral meaning
Haris (ھارىس) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “protector, patron; eager; farmer” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Haris in Uyghur
What does Haris mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ھارىس, Haris (ULY transliteration), Xaris and خارىس. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “protector, patron; eager; farmer” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Haris come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Haris a Uyghur name?
Yes. Haris is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Haris across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ھارىسArabic script XarisLatin, variant خارىسArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “protector, patron; eager; farmer” | 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 Haris
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 Haris
Sibling names for Haris
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 Haris rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NurihajiBoy“the name Nur with the epithet Haji”same language (uyghur)
- GülistanGirl“flower garden, rose garden”same language (uyghur)
- “brave, steadfast; healthy, solid”same language (uyghur)
- “great deer”same language (uyghur)
- GumnamBoy“one whose name has faded away”same language (uyghur)
- MüzeyyenGirl“adorned, decorated”same language (uyghur)
- NuzurBoy“warner; guide; worthy of one's wishes”same language (uyghur)
- XettabBoy“orator; conversation partner”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Haris
What does the name Haris mean?
Haris means “protector, patron; eager; farmer”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Haris a girl's or a boy's name?
Haris is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Haris come from?
Haris is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Haris?
Haris 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 Haris spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: ھارىس (Arabic script), Xaris (Latin), خارىس (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Haris have?
Haris 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: (1) قوغدىغۇچى، ھامىي بولغۇچى، (2) ھېرىسمەن، (3) دېھقان; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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