Salawat means “laud”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and Bashkir.
- Salawat is a name of Arabic and Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur and Bashkir.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Salawat mean?
Salawat (Салауат) is a boy's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Bashkir. Wiktionary traces the name to салауат (‘laud’). That word means “laud”.[1,3]
Salawat in Uyghur and Bashkir
What does Salawat mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written سالاۋات, Salawat (ULY transliteration), Salat and سالات. Here it is glossed as “prayer (namaz)”[3]. It is recorded as a boy's name.[3]
What does Salawat mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Салауат and Salawat (Wiktionary romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “laud” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Salawat come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[3]✓ Documented
Bashkir, native word. Wiktionary traces the name to салауат (‘laud’).[1]✓ Documented
How do you pronounce Salawat?
In IPA: [sɑ.ɫɑ.ˈwɑt], as given in the cited dictionary entry.
Which languages use the name Salawat?
Salawat is used as a given name in Uyghur and Bashkir. Its origin is Arabic and Bashkir. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Salawat across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | سالاۋاتArabic script SalatLatin, variant سالاتArabic script, variant | Boy | “prayer (namaz)” | Documented[3] |
| Bashkir | СалауатCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “laud” | 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 Salawat
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.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Салауат[1] | Bashkir | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| سالاۋات[3] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Salawat[3] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Salat[3] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| سالات[3] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Salawat[1] | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (Wiktionary romanization) |
Sibling names for Salawat
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Salawat rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- HemduBoy“praise, eulogy”same language (uyghur)
- ZinnetGirl“adornment, ornament”same language (uyghur)
- AqüzümxanGirl“the name Aquzum with the epithet Khan”same language (uyghur)
- “brave prince”same language (uyghur)
- AmanturBoy“may he stay peaceful and safe”same language (uyghur)
- JasaretBoy“courage, bravery; to be bold”same language (uyghur)
- MujerribBoy“experienced, seasoned”same language (uyghur)
- HemishebaharGirl“unfading, ever fragrant like spring”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Salawat
What does the name Salawat mean?
Salawat means “laud”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and Bashkir.
Is Salawat a girl's or a boy's name?
Salawat is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Uyghur: boys; Bashkir: boys.
Where does Salawat come from?
Salawat is of Arabic and Bashkir origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Salawat?
Salawat is recorded for Uyghur and Bashkir. 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 Salawat spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Салауат (Cyrillic), سالاۋات (Arabic script), Salat (Latin), سالات (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Salawat have?
Salawat has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 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 “Салауат”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 89098960. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology states: From Bashkir салауат (salawat); classified as a male given name in the Bashkir section; IPA [sɑ.ɫɑ.ˈwɑt]; listed as a male given name in the Bashkir section (+2 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “салауат”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 88379446. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Bashkir салауат ‘laud (prayer of praise or glorification)’
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; Uyghur gloss: ناماز (بۇ يەردە ناماز ئۇلۇغلانغان، شۇنىڭ بىلەن بىللە «ئۆتكەن ئىشقا سالاۋات» دېگەندە «ئەپۇ قىلىش، كەچۈرۈش» مەنىسى ئىپادىلىنىدۇ); listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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