Ilik (ilig) means “hand; khan, king, ruler; people”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 4 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 10 letters.
What does Ilik (ilig) mean?
(1) قول، (2) خان، پادىشاھ، ھۆكۈمدار، (3) ئەلLiteral meaning
Ilik (ilig) (ئىلىك (ئىلىگ)) is a Uyghur given name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “hand; khan, king, ruler; people”.[1]
Meaning themes: Leadership and nobility
Ilik (ilig) in Uyghur
What does Ilik (ilig) mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئىلىك (ئىلىگ) and Ilik (ilig) (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “hand; khan, king, ruler; people” applies. [1]
Is Ilik (ilig) a Uyghur name?
Yes. Ilik (ilig) is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Ilik (ilig) across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئىلىك (ئىلىگ)Arabic script | — | same as above: “hand; khan, king, ruler; 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 Ilik (ilig)
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 Ilik (ilig)
Names with a similar meaning
- AbayhanBoy“careful khan”
- Abdu'amirBoy“flourishing, one who brings prosperity; commander, one who orders”
- AbdulmalikBoy“wealthy, master, ruler”
- AbdulmelikBoy“servant of God, King of all”
- AbdumalikBoy“servant of the King”
- AbdumerdiBoy“noble, brave person”
- Abduqa'idBoy“a commander”
- AbduseyyidBoy“master, lord, sir, teacher, prophet; servant of the master”
Sibling names for Ilik (ilig)
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 Ilik (ilig) rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ErenUnisex“young man, male, noble person”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- Zunun'gülGirl“Zunnun with the epithet khan”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- “khan father, father like a khan”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- “fortunate prince”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- ShamerdanBoy“king of the brave”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- NurisahibBoy“light of the Lord; son given by God my Lord”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- ShahimerdanBoy“king of the brave”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- AqibBoy“successor, follower; chief overseer”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
Common questions about Ilik (ilig)
What does the name Ilik (ilig) mean?
Ilik (ilig) means “hand; khan, king, ruler; people”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Is Ilik (ilig) a girl's or a boy's name?
Our sources do not agree on a gender for Ilik (ilig), so it is not classified.
Which languages use Ilik (ilig)?
Ilik (ilig) 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 Ilik (ilig) have?
Ilik (ilig) has 4 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 10 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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- 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) قول، (2) خان، پادىشاھ، ھۆكۈمدار، (3) ئەل; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name; spelling ئىلىك (ئىلىگ) (+1 more)
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