Pehliwan means “brave, bold; tightrope walker, circus performer”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Pehliwan is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Pehliwan mean?
باتۇر، يۈرەكلىك؛ دارۋاز، سېرىكچىLiteral meaning
Pehliwan (پەھلىۋان) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “brave, bold; tightrope walker, circus performer” and gives its origin as Persian.[1]
Meaning themes: Strength and courage
Pehliwan in Uyghur
What does Pehliwan mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written پەھلىۋان, Pehliwan (ULY transliteration), Peliwan and پەلىۋان. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “brave, bold; tightrope walker, circus performer” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Pehliwan come from?
Persian, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Is Pehliwan a Uyghur name?
Yes. Pehliwan is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Pehliwan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | پەھلىۋانArabic script PeliwanLatin, variant پەلىۋانArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “brave, bold; tightrope walker, circus performer” | 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 Pehliwan
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 Pehliwan
Variants and linked names
- PeliwanBoy“brave, bold; tightrope walker, circus performer”
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Pehliwan
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 Pehliwan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ShamerdanBoy“king of the brave”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- MutteqiBoy“pious, strong in faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- ImirghaziBoy“Emir with the epithet Ghazi”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- ZimiraGirl“cheerful; beautiful; brave, valiant”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- “hero, brave chieftain”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- JuneydulBoy“God's little warrior”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- MuqewwiBoy“strengthened, strong, inspired”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- EsidinBoy“lion-like hero of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
Common questions about Pehliwan
What does the name Pehliwan mean?
Pehliwan means “brave, bold; tightrope walker, circus performer”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Pehliwan a girl's or a boy's name?
Pehliwan is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Pehliwan come from?
Pehliwan is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Pehliwan?
Pehliwan 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 Pehliwan spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: پەھلىۋان (Arabic script), Peliwan (Latin), پەلىۋان (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Pehliwan have?
Pehliwan 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: باتۇر، يۈرەكلىك؛ دارۋاز، سېرىكچى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Persian (+4 more)
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