Obulnisa means “father of Nisa”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 4 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Obulnisa mean?
نىسانىڭ ئاتىسىLiteral meaning
Obulnisa (ئوبۇلنىسا) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “father of Nisa”.[1]
Obulnisa in Uyghur
What does Obulnisa mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئوبۇلنىسا and Obulnisa (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “father of Nisa” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Is Obulnisa a Uyghur name?
Yes. Obulnisa is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Obulnisa across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئوبۇلنىساArabic script | Boy | same as above: “father of Nisa” | 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 Obulnisa
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 Obulnisa
Sibling names for Obulnisa
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 Obulnisa rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GülbéliqGirl“girl like a fish”same language (uyghur)
- AbdushekurBoy“servant of God, who accepts thanks”same language (uyghur)
- EdilshahBoy“the name Edil with the epithet Shah”same language (uyghur)
- HesirBoy“road; surface of the earth; one who tires”same language (uyghur)
- WeysidinBoy“fearless, wolf-like hero of the faith”same language (uyghur)
- ZemireGirl“heart, soul, conscience”same language (uyghur)
- Güli'eserGirl“influential girl; distinguished girl”same language (uyghur)
- AqnisaGirl“pure-white girl”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Obulnisa
What does the name Obulnisa mean?
Obulnisa means “father of Nisa”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Obulnisa a girl's or a boy's name?
Obulnisa is recorded as a boy's name.
Which languages use Obulnisa?
Obulnisa 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 Obulnisa have?
Obulnisa has 4 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: نىسانىڭ ئاتىسى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); spelling ئوبۇلنىسا (+1 more)
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