Perxan means “joyful”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Perxan mean?
خۇشالLiteral meaning
Perxan (پەرخان) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “joyful”.[1]
Meaning themes: Joy and happiness
Perxan in Uyghur
What does Perxan mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written پەرخان and Perxan (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “joyful” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Is Perxan a Uyghur name?
Yes. Perxan is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Perxan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | پەرخانArabic script | 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 Perxan
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 Perxan
Variants and linked names
- PerhanBoy“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 Perxan
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 Perxan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- XalibibiGirl“free, happy lady”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- QutluqBoy“fortunate, happy, auspicious”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- YaribextiBoy“may fortune be one's companion; fortunate”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- SuheyleGirl“bright; wakeful, alert; star of fortune”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- GülitamashshaGirl“one who strolls among flowers; delights hearts; flower of joy”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- “fortunate, one who found fortune”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- “fortunate, auspicious, sacred”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- TələtBoy“fortunate; appeared, risen; face, countenance”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
Common questions about Perxan
What does the name Perxan mean?
Perxan means “joyful”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Perxan a girl's or a boy's name?
Perxan is recorded as a boy's name.
Which languages use Perxan?
Perxan 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 Perxan have?
Perxan 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); spelling پەرخان (+1 more)
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