Sailau most likely means “selection”, although the sources do not confirm this independently. It is documented as a boy's name in Kazakh.
- It is recorded for Kazakh.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Sailau mean?
Literally: сайлау ‘selection’
From a common word (no etymology recorded for the name itself)
Sailau (Сайлау) is a Kazakh boy's name listed in the KazPER name list. The name is identical to the Kazakh word сайлау, which a dictionary glosses as ‘selection’.[2]
From the Kazakh word сайлау ‘selection’. This reading is based on the word; a separate etymology for the name itself is not recorded.
Sailau in Kazakh
What does Sailau mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Сайлау. No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “selection” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[2]
Is Sailau a Kazakh name?
Yes. Sailau is documented as a given name in Kazakh.
Sailau across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | СайлауCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “selection” | Documented[2] |
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 Sailau
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 Sailau
Names recorded for the same language (Kazakh) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Sailau rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- KymbatGirl“precious, dear”same language (kazakh)
- LazizaGirl“delightful, delicious”same language (kazakh)
- NazarBoy“gaze, look”same language (kazakh)
- AzizkhanBoy“dear khan”same language (kazakh)
- YbyraiymBoy“father of many”same language (kazakh)
- ZhienbaiBoy“nibling (nephew or niece) + rich, wealthy”same language (kazakh)
- YessenBoy“healthy, safe and sound”same language (kazakh)
- AidanaGirl“moon + wise”same language (kazakh)
Common questions about Sailau
What does the name Sailau mean?
Sailau most likely means “selection”, although the sources do not confirm this independently. It is documented as a boy's name in Kazakh.
Is Sailau a girl's or a boy's name?
Sailau is recorded as a boy's name.
Which languages use Sailau?
Sailau is recorded for Kazakh. 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 Sailau spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Сайлау (Cyrillic), Sailau (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Sailau have?
Sailau 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.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “сайлау”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 92766961. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Kazakh сайлау: selection
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed in KazPER; KazPER lists Сайлау; KazPER English spelling Sailau
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