Perhan means “joyful”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Perhan is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Perhan mean?
خۇشالLiteral meaning
Perhan (پەرھان) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “joyful” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Joy and happiness
Perhan in Uyghur
What does Perhan mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written پەرھان, Perhan (ULY transliteration), Perxan and پەرخان. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “joyful” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Perhan come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Perhan a Uyghur name?
Yes. Perhan is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Perhan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | پەرھانArabic script PerxanLatin, variant پەرخانArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “joyful” | 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 Perhan
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 Perhan
Variants and linked names
- PerxanBoy“joyful”
Names with a similar meaning
- Abdune'imBoy“contented, happy person”
- AbduraziBoy“contented, joyful one”
- Abduse'idBoy“happy, fortunate person”
- Abinchu“joy, consolation; one who comforts”
- Abiniq“fortunate, peaceful”
- AbsayitBoy“happy, fortunate person”
- AğnakUnisex“exuberant, joyful”
- AkçitBoy“auspicious, blessed; a white-ground printed cloth”
Sibling names for Perhan
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 Perhan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BəxtiyarBoy“fortunate, lucky”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- GhulamshadBoy“happy young man”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- MéhrijanGirl“festival, gathering, joyful get-together; sun; heart; kindness”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- HezizBoy“fortunate, lucky; mighty, strong, precious”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- IlshatBoy“joy of the homeland”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- MiramedBoy“fortunate bey”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- Su'udBoy“happiness, luck”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- SadinBoy“happiness, luck”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
Common questions about Perhan
What does the name Perhan mean?
Perhan means “joyful”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Perhan a girl's or a boy's name?
Perhan is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Perhan come from?
Perhan is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Perhan?
Perhan 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 Perhan spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: پەرھان (Arabic script), Perxan (Latin), پەرخان (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Perhan have?
Perhan 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: خۇشال; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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