Selil means “successor”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Selil is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Selil mean?
ئىز باسارLiteral meaning
Selil (سەلىل) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “successor” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Selil in Uyghur
What does Selil mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written سەلىل and Selil (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “successor” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Selil come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Selil a Uyghur name?
Yes. Selil is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Selil across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | سەلىلArabic script | Boy | same as above: “successor” | 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 Selil
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 Selil
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 Selil rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- “strong”same language (uyghur)
- ArabetGirl“educator, supporter, trustworthy guarantor”same language (uyghur)
- PiridunBoy“pearls”same language (uyghur)
- QedriBoy“rank, value, worth, esteem”same language (uyghur)
- XanayimGirl“lady like the moon”same language (uyghur)
- “renowned, famous”same language (uyghur)
- GhilawidinBoy“triumph of the faith”same language (uyghur)
- BibiniyazGirl“lady bestowed as a gift”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Selil
What does the name Selil mean?
Selil means “successor”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Selil a girl's or a boy's name?
Selil is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Selil come from?
Selil is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Selil?
Selil 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 Selil have?
Selil has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 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: ئىز باسار; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
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