Qilichxan means “woman sharp as a sword”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Qilichxan is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 9 letters.
What does Qilichxan mean?
قىلىچتەك ئۆتكۈر ئايالLiteral meaning
Qilichxan (قىلىچخان) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “woman sharp as a sword” and gives its origin as Turkic.[1]
Qilichxan in Uyghur
What does Qilichxan mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written قىلىچخان and Qilichxan (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “woman sharp as a sword” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Qilichxan come from?
Turkic, native word. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Turkic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Qilichxan a Uyghur name?
Yes. Qilichxan is documented as a given name in Uyghur. It is built from Turkic words.
Qilichxan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | قىلىچخانArabic script | Girl | same as above: “woman sharp as a sword” | 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 Qilichxan
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 Qilichxan
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 Qilichxan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AmanturBoy“may he stay peaceful and safe”same language (uyghur)
- UmmetBoy“nation, community; co-religionist”same language (uyghur)
- CholpixanGirl“one who sparkles like the morning star”same language (uyghur)
- AbdulhesenBoy“good person”same language (uyghur)
- EpridinBoy“ornament of the faith”same language (uyghur)
- ImiremBoy“Hemze with the suffix Emir”same language (uyghur)
- NursiymaGirl“like light, light-pictured, resembling light”same language (uyghur)
- SahirBoy“wakeful, alert”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Qilichxan
What does the name Qilichxan mean?
Qilichxan means “woman sharp as a sword”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Qilichxan a girl's or a boy's name?
Qilichxan is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Qilichxan come from?
Qilichxan is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Qilichxan?
Qilichxan 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 Qilichxan have?
Qilichxan has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 9 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: قىلىچتەك ئۆتكۈر ئايال; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Turkic (+2 more)
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