Le'li means “red ruby; ruby-like”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Le'li is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Le'li mean?
قىزىل ياقۇت؛ ياقۇتتەكLiteral meaning
Le'li (لەئلى) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “red ruby; ruby-like” and gives its origin as Persian.[1]
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
Le'li in Uyghur
What does Le'li mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written لەئلى, Le'li (ULY transliteration), Leylixan, لەيلىخان, Lehel, Lale, لەھەل and لالە. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “red ruby; ruby-like” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Le'li come from?
Persian, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Is Le'li a Uyghur name?
Yes. Le'li is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Le'li across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | لەئلىArabic script LeylixanLatin, variant لەيلىخانArabic script, variant LehelLatin, variant LaleLatin, variant لەھەلArabic script, variant لالەArabic script, variant | Girl | same as above: “red ruby; ruby-like” | 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 Le'li
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| لەئلى[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Le'li[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Leylixan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| لەيلىخان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Lehel[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| Lale[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| لەھەل[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| لالە[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Le'li
Variants and linked names
- LehelGirl“red ruby; ruby-like”
Sibling names for Le'li
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 Le'li rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ÉtibarGirl“esteem; special, esteemed”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AqsedebGirl“white as mother-of-pearl”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- KümüshxanGirl“silver (name of a metal)”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- “Munchugh with the epithet 'lady'”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- TelegülGirl“girl precious as the talha tree”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- ƏzizBoy“dear, precious”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- MarjanGirl“small ruby stones from beneath the sea”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- GülizeGirl“girl precious as gold”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
Common questions about Le'li
What does the name Le'li mean?
Le'li means “red ruby; ruby-like”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Le'li a girl's or a boy's name?
Le'li is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Le'li come from?
Le'li is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Le'li?
Le'li 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 Le'li spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: لەئلى (Arabic script), Leylixan (Latin), لەيلىخان (Arabic script), Lehel (Latin), Lale (Latin), لەھەل (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Le'li have?
Le'li has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 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: قىزىل ياقۇت؛ ياقۇتتەك; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Persian (+8 more)
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