Peliwan means “brave, bold; tightrope walker, circus performer”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Peliwan mean?
باتۇر، يۈرەكلىك؛ دارۋاز، سېرىكچىLiteral meaning
Peliwan (پەلىۋان) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “brave, bold; tightrope walker, circus performer”.[1]
Meaning themes: Strength and courage
Peliwan in Uyghur
What does Peliwan mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written پەلىۋان and Peliwan (ULY transliteration). 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]
Is Peliwan a Uyghur name?
Yes. Peliwan is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Peliwan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | پەلىۋانArabic script | 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 Peliwan
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 Peliwan
Variants and linked names
- PehliwanBoy“brave, bold; tightrope walker, circus performer”
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Peliwan
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 Peliwan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MuqtedirBoy“capable, strong, mighty, rich”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- JepirBoy“mighty, powerful, great”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- “almighty, strong”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- “brave father”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- JasaretBoy“courage, bravery; to be bold”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- ZepiridinBoy“victorious warrior of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- GheyrullaBoy“God's hero”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- DadilBoy“courageous”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
Common questions about Peliwan
What does the name Peliwan mean?
Peliwan means “brave, bold; tightrope walker, circus performer”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Peliwan a girl's or a boy's name?
Peliwan is recorded as a boy's name.
Which languages use Peliwan?
Peliwan 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 Peliwan have?
Peliwan has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 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); spelling پەلىۋان (+1 more)
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