Ilshat means “joy of the homeland”. It comes from Turkic and Persian elements. It is used as a boy's name in Uyghur, Tatar and Bashkir.
- Ilshat is a name of Turkic and Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur, Tatar and Bashkir.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Ilshat mean?
Literally: il 'homeland' + shat 'happy'
Literal meaning
Ilshat is a boy's name used in Bashkir, Tatar and Uyghur. It means “joy of the homeland”, from il 'homeland' + shat 'happy'. Its elements are Turkic and Persian in origin.
Meaning themes: Joy and happiness
Ilshat in Uyghur, Tatar and Bashkir
What does Ilshat mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئىلشات and Ilshat (ULY). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “joy of the homeland” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Ilshat mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Илшат and Ilshat (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “joy of the homeland” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Ilshat mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Илшат and Ilshat (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “joy of the homeland” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Ilshat come from?
Turkic and Persian, hybrid compound. From il 'homeland' + shat 'happy'.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Ilshat?
Ilshat is used as a given name in Uyghur, Tatar and Bashkir. Its origin is Turkic and Persian. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Ilshat across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئىلشاتArabic script | Boy | same as above: “joy of the homeland” | Editorial |
| Tatar | ИлшатCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “joy of the homeland” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | ИлшатCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “joy of the homeland” | Editorial |
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 Ilshat
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.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ئىلشات | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Ilshat | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY) |
| Илшат | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Ilshat | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Илшат | Bashkir | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Ilshat | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Names related to Ilshat
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 Ilshat
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Ilshat rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- YarbextiBoy“may fortune be one's companion; fortunate”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- “joy, delight”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- YusureGirl“fortune, prosperity”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- XalidarBoy“upholder of freedom; having a beauty mark; fortunate”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- ShadBoy“happy, happiness; singer”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- MimanjanBoy“the house's light, blessing and flower”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- MengnisaGirl“happy woman”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- YusraGirl“left side; ease, fortune”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
Common questions about Ilshat
What does the name Ilshat mean?
Ilshat means “joy of the homeland”. It comes from Turkic and Persian elements. It is used as a boy's name in Uyghur, Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Ilshat a girl's or a boy's name?
Ilshat is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Uyghur: boys; Tatar: boys; Bashkir: boys.
Where does Ilshat come from?
Ilshat is of Turkic and Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Ilshat?
Ilshat is recorded for Uyghur, Tatar and Bashkir. 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 Ilshat spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: ئىلشات (Arabic script), Илшат (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Ilshat have?
Ilshat has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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