Muttelib means “seeker of knowledge”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Muttelib is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Muttelib mean?
ئىلىم تەلەپ قىلغۇچىLiteral meaning
Muttelib (مۇتتەلىب) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “seeker of knowledge” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Wisdom and knowledge
Muttelib in Uyghur
What does Muttelib mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written مۇتتەلىب, Muttelib (ULY transliteration), Mutella, مۇتەللا, Mutellip and مۇتەللىپ. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “seeker of knowledge” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Muttelib come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Muttelib a Uyghur name?
Yes. Muttelib is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Muttelib across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | مۇتتەلىبArabic script MutellaLatin, variant مۇتەللاArabic script, variant MutellipLatin, variant مۇتەللىپArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “seeker of knowledge” | 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 Muttelib
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| مۇتتەلىب[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Muttelib[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Mutella[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| مۇتەللا[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Mutellip[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| مۇتەللىپ[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Muttelib
Names with a similar meaning
- AbdualimBoy“servant of the All-Knowing”
- AbdülâlimBoy“servant of the All-Knowing”
- AbdulelimBoy“servant of God, the All-Knowing”
- AbdülhakimBoy“servant of the Wise”
- AbdulmuttelibBoy“seeker of knowledge”
- AbdulpazilBoy“learned, virtuous person”
- AbdüzzekiBoy“servant of the Intelligent”
- AblikimBoy“servant of the Wise”
Sibling names for Muttelib
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 Muttelib rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- “seeker of knowledge”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- TalishBoy“seeker of knowledge; student”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- “fortunate, learned”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- DenaGirl“learned, wise”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- “intelligent, capable”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- DenigülGirl“learned, wise”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- SeydalimBoy“our learned master”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- LuqmanBoy“to illuminate; all-knowing”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
Common questions about Muttelib
What does the name Muttelib mean?
Muttelib means “seeker of knowledge”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Muttelib a girl's or a boy's name?
Muttelib is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Muttelib come from?
Muttelib is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Muttelib?
Muttelib 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 Muttelib spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: مۇتتەلىب (Arabic script), Mutella (Latin), مۇتەللا (Arabic script), Mutellip (Latin), مۇتەللىپ (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Muttelib have?
Muttelib has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 8 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: ئىلىم تەلەپ قىلغۇچى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+6 more)
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