Iqlime means “homeland, region”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Iqlime is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Iqlime mean?
يۇرت، تەرەپLiteral meaning
Iqlime (ئىقلىمە) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “homeland, region” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Iqlime in Uyghur
What does Iqlime mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئىقلىمە, Iqlime (ULY transliteration), ئىخلىمە, Ixlimixan, ئىخلىمىخان and Ixlime. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “homeland, region” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Iqlime come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Iqlime a Uyghur name?
Yes. Iqlime is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Iqlime across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئىقلىمەArabic script ئىخلىمەArabic script, variant IxlimixanLatin, variant ئىخلىمىخانArabic script, variant IxlimeLatin, variant | Girl | same as above: “homeland, region” | 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 Iqlime
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ئىقلىمە[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Iqlime[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| ئىخلىمە[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Ixlimixan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ئىخلىمىخان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Ixlime[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
Names related to Iqlime
Sibling names for Iqlime
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 Iqlime rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ZibunnisaGirl“adornment of women, most beautiful of the beautiful”same language (uyghur)
- MuqsitBoy“just”same language (uyghur)
- BesherBoy“human, person”same language (uyghur)
- TatliqBoy“the child's sweetness”same language (uyghur)
- ZilqemGirl“gentle, polite (woman)”same language (uyghur)
- QismetBoy“something allotted (what God has allotted, destiny)”same language (uyghur)
- GhulamshadBoy“happy young man”same language (uyghur)
- AyshibüwiGirl“the name A'ishe with the suffix bibi”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Iqlime
What does the name Iqlime mean?
Iqlime means “homeland, region”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Iqlime a girl's or a boy's name?
Iqlime is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Iqlime come from?
Iqlime is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Iqlime?
Iqlime 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 Iqlime spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: ئىقلىمە (Arabic script), ئىخلىمە (Arabic script), Ixlimixan (Latin), ئىخلىمىخان (Arabic script), Ixlime (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Iqlime have?
Iqlime has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 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: يۇرت، تەرەپ; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic (+6 more)
Suggest a correction
Found an error or have a better source? Suggestions are checked against the sources and never change the page automatically.