Sulla means “successor, one who follows in the footsteps”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Sulla is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Sulla mean?
ئىز باسار، ئىز باسقۇچىLiteral meaning
Sulla (سۇللا) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “successor, one who follows in the footsteps” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Sulla in Uyghur
What does Sulla mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written سۇللا and Sulla (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “successor, one who follows in the footsteps” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Sulla come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Sulla a Uyghur name?
Yes. Sulla is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Sulla across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | سۇللاArabic script | Boy | same as above: “successor, one who follows in the footsteps” | 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 Sulla
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 Sulla
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 Sulla rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- DileremxanGirl“one who gives peace to the heart”same language (uyghur)
- ToxtamishBoy“may the child stay and not die”same language (uyghur)
- MenglikniyazBoy“the name Menglik with the epithet Niyaz”same language (uyghur)
- NamanBoy“prosperous; blood”same language (uyghur)
- QariyeGirl“reader (one who recites)”same language (uyghur)
- “hardened, firm, solid”same language (uyghur)
- AbdureshitBoy“servant of the Guide”same language (uyghur)
- “friends, companions; friend”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Sulla
What does the name Sulla mean?
Sulla means “successor, one who follows in the footsteps”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Sulla a girl's or a boy's name?
Sulla is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Sulla come from?
Sulla is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Sulla?
Sulla 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 Sulla have?
Sulla has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 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: ئىز باسار، ئىز باسقۇچى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
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