Qarghilach means “swallow (bird)”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 10 letters.
What does Qarghilach mean?
قارلىغاچ (قۇش ئىسمى)Literal meaning
Qarghilach (قارغىلاچ) is a Uyghur given name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “swallow (bird)”.[1]
Meaning themes: Animals
Qarghilach in Uyghur
What does Qarghilach mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written قارغىلاچ and Qarghilach (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “swallow (bird)” applies. [1]
Is Qarghilach a Uyghur name?
Yes. Qarghilach is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Qarghilach across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | قارغىلاچArabic script | — | same as above: “swallow (bird)” | 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 Qarghilach
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 Qarghilach
Sibling names for Qarghilach
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 Qarghilach rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- HizebrullaBoy“lion of God”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- TorghayBoy“a kind of bird that sings beautifully at dawn”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- “prince brave as a lion”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- IpargülGirl“musk, fragrant substance from the musk deer”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- EsidinBoy“lion-like hero of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- “prince brave as a wolf”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- WelishirBoy“tamer of the lion”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- “name of a kind of bird”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
Common questions about Qarghilach
What does the name Qarghilach mean?
Qarghilach means “swallow (bird)”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Is Qarghilach a girl's or a boy's name?
Our sources do not agree on a gender for Qarghilach, so it is not classified.
Which languages use Qarghilach?
Qarghilach 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 Qarghilach have?
Qarghilach has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 10 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: قارلىغاچ (قۇش ئىسمى); entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name; spelling قارغىلاچ (+1 more)
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