Shirqul means “a man like a lion”. It comes from Persian and Turkic elements. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Shirqul is a name of Persian and Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Shirqul mean?
شىردەك ئادەمLiteral meaning
Shirqul (شىرقۇل) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “a man like a lion” and gives its origin as Persian and Turkic.[1]
Meaning themes: Animals
Shirqul in Uyghur
What does Shirqul mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written شىرقۇل and Shirqul (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “a man like a lion” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Shirqul come from?
Persian and Turkic, hybrid compound. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian and Turkic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Shirqul a Uyghur name?
Yes. Shirqul is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it combines Turkic and Persian elements.
Shirqul across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | شىرقۇلArabic script | Boy | same as above: “a man like 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 Shirqul
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 Shirqul
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Shirqul
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 Shirqul rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- “name of a kind of bird of prey”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- “lion cub”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- “name of a kind of bird”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- WelishirBoy“tamer of the lion”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- YaqupjanBoy“later-born (second baby); male of a bird; servant of God”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- “prince brave as a lion”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- “be respected; gazelle”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- “bear”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
Common questions about Shirqul
What does the name Shirqul mean?
Shirqul means “a man like a lion”. It comes from Persian and Turkic elements. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Shirqul a girl's or a boy's name?
Shirqul is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Shirqul come from?
Shirqul is of Persian and Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Shirqul?
Shirqul 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 Shirqul have?
Shirqul has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 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 ئادەم; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Persian, Turkic (+2 more)
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