Jilan means “a region in Iran; a place in Palestine”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Jilan is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Jilan mean?
(1) ئىراندىكى بىر يۇرتنىڭ نامى، (2) پەلە ستىندىكى بىر جاي نامىLiteral meaning
Jilan (جىلان) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “a region in Iran; a place in Palestine” and gives its origin as Persian.[1]
Jilan in Uyghur
What does Jilan mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written جىلان and Jilan (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “a region in Iran; a place in Palestine” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Jilan come from?
Persian, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Is Jilan a Uyghur name?
Yes. Jilan is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Jilan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | جىلانArabic script | Boy | same as above: “a region in Iran; a place in Palestine” | 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 Jilan
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.
Sibling names for Jilan
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 Jilan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TursunpashaGirl“the name Tursun with the suffix pasha”same language (uyghur)
- IppetGirl“keeping oneself clear of sin, chastity”same language (uyghur)
- “Altun with the epithet 'black'”same language (uyghur)
- WilaxunBoy“Weli with the suffix Akhun”same language (uyghur)
- ObulelaBoy“father of Ela”same language (uyghur)
- “the name Rehim with the epithet Muhammad”same language (uyghur)
- SeyyidehmedBoy“one who praises most; our master Ahmed”same language (uyghur)
- MunimBoy“benefactor, charitable; compassionate”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Jilan
What does the name Jilan mean?
Jilan means “a region in Iran; a place in Palestine”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Jilan a girl's or a boy's name?
Jilan is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Jilan come from?
Jilan is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Jilan?
Jilan 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 Jilan have?
Jilan has 2 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: (1) ئىراندىكى بىر يۇرتنىڭ نامى، (2) پەلە ستىندىكى بىر جاي نامى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Persian (+2 more)
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