Mewlahaji means “the name Haji with the epithet Mewla”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Mewlahaji is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 4 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 9 letters.
What does Mewlahaji mean?
Literally: mewla (epithet) + ji (Haji, name)
ھاجى: ئىسمى، مەۋلا: سۈپىتىLiteral meaning
Mewlahaji (مەۋلاھاجى) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “the name Haji with the epithet Mewla” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Mewlahaji in Uyghur
What does Mewlahaji mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written مەۋلاھاجى, Mewlahaji (ULY transliteration), Mewlaji, مەۋلاجى, Mollaji and موللاجى. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “the name Haji with the epithet Mewla” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Mewlahaji come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Mewlahaji a Uyghur name?
Yes. Mewlahaji is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Mewlahaji across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | مەۋلاھاجىArabic script MewlajiLatin, variant مەۋلاجىArabic script, variant MollajiLatin, variant موللاجىArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “the name Haji with the epithet Mewla” | 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 Mewlahaji
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| مەۋلاھاجى[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Mewlahaji[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Mewlaji[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| مەۋلاجى[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Mollaji[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| موللاجى[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Mewlahaji
Sibling names for Mewlahaji
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 Mewlahaji rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- Chihri'ayGirl“whose face is like the moon”same language (uyghur)
- TahirBoy“pure, clean”same language (uyghur)
- “Oghuz with the epithet 'free'”same language (uyghur)
- PewziBoy“one who achieves success”same language (uyghur)
- Zeytun'gülGirl“olive, a fruit tree whose seeds yield oil”same language (uyghur)
- TajigülGirl“a woman worthy of being worn as a crown”same language (uyghur)
- XedicheGirl“born early”same language (uyghur)
- WisamGirl“medal; beautiful, pretty”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Mewlahaji
What does the name Mewlahaji mean?
Mewlahaji means “the name Haji with the epithet Mewla”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Mewlahaji a girl's or a boy's name?
Mewlahaji is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Mewlahaji come from?
Mewlahaji is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Mewlahaji?
Mewlahaji 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 Mewlahaji spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: مەۋلاھاجى (Arabic script), Mewlaji (Latin), مەۋلاجى (Arabic script), Mollaji (Latin), موللاجى (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Mewlahaji have?
Mewlahaji 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: ھاجى: ئىسمى، مەۋلا: سۈپىتى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+6 more)
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