Ilchi means “envoy; ancient name of the city of Khotan”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Ilchi mean?
(1) ئەلچى، (2) خوتەن شەھىرىنىڭ قەدىمكى نامىLiteral meaning
Ilchi (ئىلچى) is a Uyghur given name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “envoy; ancient name of the city of Khotan”.[1]
Ilchi in Uyghur
What does Ilchi mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئىلچى and Ilchi (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “envoy; ancient name of the city of Khotan” applies. [1]
Is Ilchi a Uyghur name?
Yes. Ilchi is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Ilchi across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئىلچىArabic script | — | same as above: “envoy; ancient name of the city of Khotan” | 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 Ilchi
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.
Sibling names for Ilchi
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 Ilchi rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- LiyaqetGirl“suitability, fitness; intelligence, courtesy; capacity for appreciation”same language (uyghur)
- ZulxumarGirl“longed-for, desired; accompanied by longing”same language (uyghur)
- Sima'ayGirl“moon-faced, with the likeness of the moon”same language (uyghur)
- AsmarigülGirl“the name Esmar with the epithet Gul”same language (uyghur)
- “gift”same language (uyghur)
- EbulbesherBoy“father of Besher”same language (uyghur)
- GüljahanGirl“flower of the world, beauty of the world”same language (uyghur)
- AyzoraGirl“beautiful moon; girl like the planet Venus”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Ilchi
What does the name Ilchi mean?
Ilchi means “envoy; ancient name of the city of Khotan”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Is Ilchi a girl's or a boy's name?
Our sources do not agree on a gender for Ilchi, so it is not classified.
Which languages use Ilchi?
Ilchi 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 Ilchi have?
Ilchi 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) ئەلچى، (2) خوتەن شەھىرىنىڭ قەدىمكى نامى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name; spelling ئىلچى (+1 more)
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