Shewqulla means “longing for God, love of God”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Shewqulla is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 9 letters.
What does Shewqulla mean?
ئاللانى سېغىنىش، ئاللانىڭ ئىشقىLiteral meaning
Shewqulla (شەۋقۇللا) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “longing for God, love of God” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Love and affection
Shewqulla in Uyghur
What does Shewqulla mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written شەۋقۇللا, Shewqulla (ULY transliteration), Shewqul and شەۋقۇل. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “longing for God, love of God” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Shewqulla come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Shewqulla a Uyghur name?
Yes. Shewqulla is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Shewqulla across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | شەۋقۇللاArabic script ShewqulLatin, variant شەۋقۇلArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “longing for God, love of God” | 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 Shewqulla
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 Shewqulla
Variants and linked names
- ShewqulBoy“longing for God, love of God”
Sibling names for Shewqulla
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 Shewqulla rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- “warm; gentle; love”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme love and affection
- MuhebbetGirl“love”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme love and affection
- JenixanGirl“life-giving, beloved; heart; souls; beautiful, exquisite”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme love and affection
- MéhriGirl“sun; heart; affection, kindness; free”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme love and affection
- “my own self, my dear”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme love and affection
- “lamb; beloved”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme love and affection
- ElméhriGirl“lover of the people; love of the people”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme love and affection
- JananGirl“life-giving, beloved; heart; souls; beautiful, exquisite”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme love and affection
Common questions about Shewqulla
What does the name Shewqulla mean?
Shewqulla means “longing for God, love of God”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Shewqulla a girl's or a boy's name?
Shewqulla is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Shewqulla come from?
Shewqulla is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Shewqulla?
Shewqulla 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 Shewqulla spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: شەۋقۇللا (Arabic script), Shewqul (Latin), شەۋقۇل (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Shewqulla have?
Shewqulla has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 9 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: ئاللانى سېغىنىش، ئاللانىڭ ئىشقى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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