Perwaz means “to fly”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Perwaz is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Perwaz mean?
ئۇچماقLiteral meaning
Perwaz (پەرۋاز) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “to fly” and gives its origin as Persian.[1]
Perwaz in Uyghur
What does Perwaz mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written پەرۋاز and Perwaz (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “to fly” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Perwaz come from?
Persian, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Is Perwaz a Uyghur name?
Yes. Perwaz is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Perwaz across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | پەرۋازArabic script | Boy | same as above: “to fly” | 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 Perwaz
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.
Sibling names for Perwaz
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 Perwaz rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AsiyxanGirl“sociable; medicine, remedy”same language (uyghur)
- AsmarigülGirl“the name Esmar with the epithet Gul”same language (uyghur)
- TajidinBoy“crown of the faith”same language (uyghur)
- GülselGirl“(woman) like honey”same language (uyghur)
- MirtahirBoy“the name Tahir with the epithet Mir”same language (uyghur)
- AygüzelGirl“beautiful girl; beautiful moon”same language (uyghur)
- AbdumijitBoy“servant of the Glorious”same language (uyghur)
- GültajixanGirl“crown flower; a flower worthy of wearing as a crown”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Perwaz
What does the name Perwaz mean?
Perwaz means “to fly”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Perwaz a girl's or a boy's name?
Perwaz is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Perwaz come from?
Perwaz is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Perwaz?
Perwaz 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 Perwaz have?
Perwaz 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: ئۇچماق; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Persian (+2 more)
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