Jalawidin means “light of the faith”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Jalawidin is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 4 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 9 letters.
What does Jalawidin mean?
دىننىڭ نۇرىLiteral meaning
Jalawidin (جالاۋىدىن) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “light of the faith” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Faith and devotion · Light
Jalawidin in Uyghur
What does Jalawidin mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written جالاۋىدىن and Jalawidin (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “light of the faith” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Jalawidin come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Jalawidin a Uyghur name?
Yes. Jalawidin is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Jalawidin across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | جالاۋىدىنArabic script | Boy | same as above: “light of the faith” | 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 Jalawidin
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 Jalawidin
Names with a similar meaning
- AbbodBoy“devout, much given to worship”
- AbdimanBoy“person of faith”
- Abdu'imanBoy“person of faith”
- AbduljalalBoy“servant of the Radiant God”
- Abdulmu'minBoy“believer, faithful person”
- AbduzahidBoy“pious person”
- AbidinBoy“devoted worshipper of the faith”
- AcunışıkUnisex“light of the world”
Sibling names for Jalawidin
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 Jalawidin rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ShukridinBoy“one who gives thanks for the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- ImirghaziBoy“Emir with the epithet Ghazi”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- IlnurGirl“light of the homeland”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme light
- ZoraGirl“Venus: beautiful, radiant star; morning star”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme light
- BesirdinBoy“sharp-sighted person of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- NejatBoy“brightness, freedom, peace and safety; to be saved”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme light
- GhiyazidinBoy“helper of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- ShemsidinBoy“sun of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
Common questions about Jalawidin
What does the name Jalawidin mean?
Jalawidin means “light of the faith”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Jalawidin a girl's or a boy's name?
Jalawidin is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Jalawidin come from?
Jalawidin is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Jalawidin?
Jalawidin 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 Jalawidin have?
Jalawidin has 4 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 9 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: دىننىڭ نۇرى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
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