Shirböke means “brave as a lion”. It comes from Persian and Turkic elements. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Shirböke is a name of Persian and Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Shirböke mean?
شىردەك باتۇرLiteral meaning
Shirböke (شىربۆكە) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “brave as a lion” and gives its origin as Persian and Turkic.[1]
Meaning themes: Animals · Strength and courage
Shirböke in Uyghur
What does Shirböke mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written شىربۆكە and Shirböke (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “brave as a lion” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Shirböke come from?
Persian and Turkic, hybrid compound. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian and Turkic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Shirböke a Uyghur name?
Yes. Shirböke is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it combines Turkic and Persian elements.
Shirböke across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | شىربۆكەArabic script | Boy | same as above: “brave as a lion” | 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 Shirböke
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 Shirböke
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Shirböke
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 Shirböke rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BatushBoy“fearless, brave”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- BahadirBoy“fearless, brave”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- “an animal of the leopard family”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- MetineGirl“firm, solid, strong”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- GheyrullaBoy“God's hero”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- “leopard of the Oghuz”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- QaxarBoy“wrathful, valiant, compeller of all”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- “medium-sized deer”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
Common questions about Shirböke
What does the name Shirböke mean?
Shirböke means “brave as a lion”. It comes from Persian and Turkic elements. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Shirböke a girl's or a boy's name?
Shirböke is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Shirböke come from?
Shirböke is of Persian and Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Shirböke?
Shirböke 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 Shirböke have?
Shirböke has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 8 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: شىردەك باتۇر; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Persian, Turkic (+2 more)
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