Nale means “to obtain”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Nale is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Nale mean?
ئېرىشمەكLiteral meaning
Nale (نالە) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “to obtain” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Nale in Uyghur
What does Nale mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written نالە, Nale (ULY transliteration), Naligül and نالىگۈل. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “to obtain” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Nale come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Nale a Uyghur name?
Yes. Nale is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Nale across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | نالەArabic script NaligülLatin, variant نالىگۈلArabic script, variant | Girl | same as above: “to obtain” | 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 Nale
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 Nale
Variants and linked names
- NaligülGirl“to obtain”
Sibling names for Nale
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 Nale rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MenajidinBoy“the faith's path of salvation”same language (uyghur)
- ZulpiyeGirl“hair; having hair”same language (uyghur)
- TemkinBoy“firm, strong, capable, self-possessed”same language (uyghur)
- DewranBoy“eras, epochs”same language (uyghur)
- HettamBoy“lion”same language (uyghur)
- SupiBoy“pure; wool, wool-worker; Sufi, pious; a religious rank”same language (uyghur)
- MirmuhemmedBoy“the name Muhammad with the epithet Mir”same language (uyghur)
- EnisBoy“warm, gentle, meek”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Nale
What does the name Nale mean?
Nale means “to obtain”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Nale a girl's or a boy's name?
Nale is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Nale come from?
Nale is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Nale?
Nale 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 Nale spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: نالە (Arabic script), Naligül (Latin), نالىگۈل (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Nale have?
Nale 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: ئېرىشمەك; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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