Irade means “free will”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Azerbaijani.
- Irade is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur and Azerbaijani.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Irade mean?
ئىختىيارلىقLiteral meaning
Irade (ئىرادە) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “free will” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Irade in Uyghur and Azerbaijani
What does Irade mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئىرادە, Irade (ULY transliteration), Iradem, ئىرادەم, Iradiqiz, ئىرادىقىز, Iradigül and ئىرادىگۈل. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “free will” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
What does Irade mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written İradə. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “free will” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Irade come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Irade?
Irade is used as a given name in Uyghur and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Irade across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئىرادەArabic script IrademLatin, variant ئىرادەمArabic script, variant IradiqizLatin, variant ئىرادىقىزArabic script, variant IradigülLatin, variant ئىرادىگۈلArabic script, variant | Girl | same as above: “free will” | Documented[1] |
| Azerbaijani | İradəLatin | Girl | same as above: “free will” | 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 Irade
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ئىرادە[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Irade[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Iradem[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ئىرادەم[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Iradiqiz[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ئىرادىقىز[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Iradigül[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ئىرادىگۈل[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| İradə | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Irade
Sibling names for Irade
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 Irade rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- “brave, steadfast; healthy, solid”same language (uyghur)
- GülsadetGirl“flower of happiness”same language (uyghur)
- HushurjanBoy“born in the month of Ashura; tithe, alms”same language (uyghur)
- EtireGirl“seller of perfumes”same language (uyghur)
- ShatnisaGirl“joyful, happy woman”same language (uyghur)
- AbahajiBoy“the name Aba with the epithet Haji”same language (uyghur)
- ChimenqizGirl“the name Chimen with the suffix qiz”same language (uyghur)
- “big girl”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Irade
What does the name Irade mean?
Irade means “free will”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Azerbaijani.
Is Irade a girl's or a boy's name?
Irade is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Uyghur: girls; Azerbaijani: girls.
Where does Irade come from?
Irade is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Irade?
Irade is recorded for Uyghur and Azerbaijani. 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 Irade spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: ئىرادە (Arabic script), Iradem (Latin), ئىرادەم (Arabic script), Iradiqiz (Latin), ئىرادىقىز (Arabic script), Iradigül (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Irade have?
Irade has 3 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: ئىختىيارلىق; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic (+8 more)
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