Shawaz means “hawk”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Shawaz mean?
قارچۇغاLiteral meaning
Shawaz (شاۋاز) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “hawk”.[1]
Meaning themes: Animals
Shawaz in Uyghur
What does Shawaz mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written شاۋاز and Shawaz (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “hawk” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Is Shawaz a Uyghur name?
Yes. Shawaz is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Shawaz across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | شاۋازArabic script | Boy | same as above: “hawk” | 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 Shawaz
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 Shawaz
Variants and linked names
- ShahbazBoy“hawk”
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Shawaz
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 Shawaz rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- HizebrullaBoy“lion of God”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- EstullaBoy“God's lion-like hero”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- BegarslanBoy“a man brave as a lion”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- WeysBoy“wolf cub; great”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- “leopard”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- IparemGirl“musk, fragrant substance from the musk deer”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- WeysidinBoy“fearless, wolf-like hero of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- “lady like a falcon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
Common questions about Shawaz
What does the name Shawaz mean?
Shawaz means “hawk”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Shawaz a girl's or a boy's name?
Shawaz is recorded as a boy's name.
Which languages use Shawaz?
Shawaz 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 Shawaz have?
Shawaz 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: قارچۇغا; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); spelling شاۋاز (+1 more)
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