Menglik means “happy, distinguished”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Menglik is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Menglik mean?
بەختلىك، بەلگىلىكLiteral meaning
Menglik (مەڭلىك) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “happy, distinguished” and gives its origin as Turkic.[1]
Meaning themes: Joy and happiness
Menglik in Uyghur
What does Menglik mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written مەڭلىك, Menglik (ULY transliteration), Menglikjan and مەڭلىكجان. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “happy, distinguished” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Menglik come from?
Turkic, native word. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Turkic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Menglik a Uyghur name?
Yes. Menglik is documented as a given name in Uyghur. It is built from Turkic words.
Menglik across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | مەڭلىكArabic script MenglikjanLatin, variant مەڭلىكجانArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “happy, distinguished” | 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 Menglik
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 Menglik
Names with a similar meaning
- Abdune'imBoy“contented, happy person”
- AbduraziBoy“contented, joyful one”
- Abduse'idBoy“happy, fortunate person”
- Abinchu“joy, consolation; one who comforts”
- Abiniq“fortunate, peaceful”
- AbsayitBoy“happy, fortunate person”
- AğnakUnisex“exuberant, joyful”
- AkçitBoy“auspicious, blessed; a white-ground printed cloth”
Sibling names for Menglik
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 Menglik rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BayshatBoy“living rich and happy”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- HemsareGirl“one who rejoices together, sharing joy”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- “fortunate, peaceful”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- XushbolBoy“one who is happy”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- “happiness; pride”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- PerhidinBoy“joy of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- “fortunate, learned”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- ShadimanBoy“happy, happiness”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
Common questions about Menglik
What does the name Menglik mean?
Menglik means “happy, distinguished”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Menglik a girl's or a boy's name?
Menglik is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Menglik come from?
Menglik is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Menglik?
Menglik 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 Menglik spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: مەڭلىك (Arabic script), Menglikjan (Latin), مەڭلىكجان (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Menglik have?
Menglik has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 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: بەختلىك، بەلگىلىك; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Turkic (+4 more)
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