Oghlan means “boy, brave lad”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Oghlan mean?
ئوغۇل بالا، ئەزىمەتLiteral meaning
Oghlan (ئوغلان) is a Uyghur given name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “boy, brave lad”.[1]
Meaning themes: Strength and courage
Oghlan in Uyghur
What does Oghlan mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئوغلان and Oghlan (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “boy, brave lad” applies. [1]
Is Oghlan a Uyghur name?
Yes. Oghlan is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Oghlan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئوغلانArabic script | — | same as above: “boy, brave lad” | 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 Oghlan
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 Oghlan
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Oghlan
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 Oghlan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- Mu'zemBoy“of the highest rank; great, mighty, important, numerous”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- DildarGirl“one who gladdens and seeks the heart; brave, courageous”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- “brave official”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- “strong, mighty, brave”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- BegarslanBoy“a man brave as a lion”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- “hero, brave chieftain”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- “brave, valiant, hero”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- SubatayGirl“strong-willed girl”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
Common questions about Oghlan
What does the name Oghlan mean?
Oghlan means “boy, brave lad”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Is Oghlan a girl's or a boy's name?
Our sources do not agree on a gender for Oghlan, so it is not classified.
Which languages use Oghlan?
Oghlan 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 Oghlan have?
Oghlan has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 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: ئوغۇل بالا، ئەزىمەت; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name; spelling ئوغلان (+1 more)
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