Qewi means “strong”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Qewi is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Qewi mean?
كۈچلۈك (بۇ ئىسىممۇ «ال» بىلەن كەلسە ئاللانىڭ ئىسمىنى، ئايرىم كەلسە مۇھەممەد ئەلەيھىسسالامنىڭ سۈپەتلىرىدىن بىرىنى بىلدۈرىدۇ)Literal meaning
Qewi (قەۋى) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “strong” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
with "al-" it denotes a name of God; on its own, an attribute of the Prophet Muhammad
Meaning themes: Strength and courage
Qewi in Uyghur
What does Qewi mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written قەۋى, Qewi (ULY transliteration), Qewijan and قەۋىجان. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “strong” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Qewi come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Qewi a Uyghur name?
Yes. Qewi is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Qewi across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | قەۋىArabic script QewijanLatin, variant قەۋىجانArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “strong” | 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 Qewi
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 Qewi
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Qewi
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 Qewi rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- “strong”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- “firm, strong”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- PatixBoy“conqueror, victor, hero, opener”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- HezizBoy“fortunate, lucky; mighty, strong, precious”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- “the best hero”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- BeysixanGirl“brave, steadfast woman”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- JesurBoy“courageous, brave, steadfast; bold, daring”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- ImirghaziBoy“Emir with the epithet Ghazi”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
Common questions about Qewi
What does the name Qewi mean?
Qewi means “strong”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Qewi a girl's or a boy's name?
Qewi is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Qewi come from?
Qewi is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Qewi?
Qewi 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 Qewi spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: قەۋى (Arabic script), Qewijan (Latin), قەۋىجان (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Qewi have?
Qewi has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 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: كۈچلۈك (بۇ ئىسىممۇ «ال» بىلەن كەلسە ئاللانىڭ ئىسمىنى، ئايرىم كەلسە مۇھەممەد ئەلەيھىسسالامنىڭ سۈپەتلىرىدىن بىرىنى بىلدۈرىدۇ); entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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