Melikesed means “one who subdues the lion”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Melikesed is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 4 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 9 letters.
What does Melikesed mean?
شىرنى بويسۇندۇرغۇچىLiteral meaning
Melikesed (مەلىكئەسەد) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “one who subdues the lion” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Animals
Melikesed in Uyghur
What does Melikesed mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written مەلىكئەسەد and Melikesed (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “one who subdues the lion” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Melikesed come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Melikesed a Uyghur name?
Yes. Melikesed is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Melikesed across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | مەلىكئەسەدArabic script | Boy | same as above: “one who subdues the lion” | 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 Melikesed
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 Melikesed
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Melikesed
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 Melikesed rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- HizebrullaBoy“lion of God”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- WestuqBoy“fearless, wolf-like hero of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- ZeynebGirl“name of a flower; in some legends, a bird”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- “great deer”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- LachinBoy“a son like a falcon was born”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- “prince like a leopard”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- “a kind of eagle-like bird”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- ShirmetBoy“a man like a lion”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
Common questions about Melikesed
What does the name Melikesed mean?
Melikesed means “one who subdues the lion”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Melikesed a girl's or a boy's name?
Melikesed is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Melikesed come from?
Melikesed is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Melikesed?
Melikesed 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 Melikesed have?
Melikesed 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: شىرنى بويسۇندۇرغۇچى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
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