Shahab means “star”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Shahab is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Shahab mean?
يۇلتۇزLiteral meaning
Shahab (شاھاب) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “star” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Stars
Shahab in Uyghur
What does Shahab mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written شاھاب, Shahab (ULY transliteration), Shaxap and شاخاپ. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “star” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Shahab come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Shahab a Uyghur name?
Yes. Shahab is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Shahab across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | شاھابArabic script ShaxapLatin, variant شاخاپArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “star” | 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 Shahab
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 Shahab
Variants and linked names
- ShaxapBoy“star”
Sibling names for Shahab
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 Shahab rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TariqBoy“night visitor; morning star”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
- Cholpan'gülGirl“one who sparkles like the morning star”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
- Talii'Boy“risen; one whose luck comes; lucky star, good omen”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
- MunejjimBoy“one who reads fate from the stars, astrologer”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
- ExterqizGirl“girl like a star”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
- ExteridinBoy“star of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
- YulduzGirl“girl like a star”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
- ZuhrullaBoy“light of God, God's bright star”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
Common questions about Shahab
What does the name Shahab mean?
Shahab means “star”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Shahab a girl's or a boy's name?
Shahab is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Shahab come from?
Shahab is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Shahab?
Shahab 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 Shahab spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: شاھاب (Arabic script), Shaxap (Latin), شاخاپ (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Shahab have?
Shahab 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.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: يۇلتۇز; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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