Shahlo means “dark blue-grey-eyed”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Uzbek.
- Shahlo is a name of Persian and Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uzbek.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Shahlo mean?
Literal meaning
Shahlo (Шаҳло) is an Uzbek female name that came through Chagatai from Arabic shahlāʾ, the feminine form of an old colour adjective used mainly of eyes. Wiktionary marks the exact shade as uncertain, so no single meaning is given here.[1]
Shahlo in Uzbek
What does Shahlo mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Shahlo, Шаҳло (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion) and Шаҳло. No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “dark blue-grey-eyed” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Shahlo come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic shahlāʾ via Chagatai.[1]✓ Documented
Is Shahlo a Uzbek name?
Yes. Shahlo is documented as a given name in Uzbek. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian and Arabic.
Shahlo across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uzbek | ShahloLatin ШаҳлоCyrillic, variant | Girl | same as above: “dark blue-grey-eyed” | 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 Shahlo
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 Shahlo
Names recorded for the same language (Uzbek) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Shahlo rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NurilloBoy“light of God”same language (uzbek)
- ZulayhoGirl“fair, radiant”same language (uzbek)
- IxtiyorBoy“choice, free will”same language (uzbek)
- DilnavozGirl“heart-caressing”same language (uzbek)
- IzzatBoy“honour, glory”same language (uzbek)
- MasturaGirl“modest, veiled”same language (uzbek)
- NusratUnisex“help, victory”same language (uzbek)
- EmineGirl“trustworthy, faithful (feminine)”same language (uzbek)
Common questions about Shahlo
What does the name Shahlo mean?
Shahlo means “dark blue-grey-eyed”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Uzbek.
Is Shahlo a girl's or a boy's name?
Shahlo is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Shahlo come from?
Shahlo is of Persian and Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Shahlo?
Shahlo is recorded for Uzbek. 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 Shahlo spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Shahlo (Latin), Шаҳло (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Shahlo have?
Shahlo 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 our editors; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Shahlo”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 80507051. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a female given name in the Uzbek section; Uzbek: from Chagatai شهلا, from Arabic شَهْلَاء, feminine singular of أَشْهَل; listed as a female given name in the Uzbek section; inherited from Chagatai, from Arabic (+2 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “أشهل”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93660435. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Arabic colour adjective said of eyes, with uncertain definitions (glaucous; reddish-brown; bluish-black; lighter brown)
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