Qaplan means “tiger”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Qaplan mean?
يولۋاسLiteral meaning
Qaplan (قاپلان) is a Uyghur given name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “tiger”.[1]
Meaning themes: Animals
Qaplan in Uyghur
What does Qaplan mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written قاپلان and Qaplan (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “tiger” applies. [1]
Is Qaplan a Uyghur name?
Yes. Qaplan is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Qaplan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | قاپلانArabic script | — | same as above: “tiger” | 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 Qaplan
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 Qaplan
Sibling names for Qaplan
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 Qaplan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- “lion cub”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- “nightingale”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- “leopard”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- BulbulGirl“name of a bird”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- “leopard”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- DuldulBoy“a fine, well-built horse”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- EbulesedBoy“father of Esed”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- ArslanBoy“lion”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
Common questions about Qaplan
What does the name Qaplan mean?
Qaplan means “tiger”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Is Qaplan a girl's or a boy's name?
Our sources do not agree on a gender for Qaplan, so it is not classified.
Which languages use Qaplan?
Qaplan 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 Qaplan have?
Qaplan has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: يولۋاس; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name; spelling قاپلان (+1 more)
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