Tashxan means “girl enduring as stone, who will live long”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Tashxan is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Tashxan mean?
تاشتەك چىداملىق، ئۆمرى ئۇزاق بولىدىغان قىزLiteral meaning
Tashxan (تاشخان) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “girl enduring as stone, who will live long” and gives its origin as Turkic.[1]
Tashxan in Uyghur
What does Tashxan mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written تاشخان, Tashxan (ULY transliteration), Tashgül, تاشگۈل, Tashqiz and تاشقىز. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “girl enduring as stone, who will live long” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Tashxan come from?
Turkic, native word. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Turkic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Tashxan a Uyghur name?
Yes. Tashxan is documented as a given name in Uyghur. It is built from Turkic words.
Tashxan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | تاشخانArabic script TashgülLatin, variant تاشگۈلArabic script, variant TashqizLatin, variant تاشقىزArabic script, variant | Girl | same as above: “girl enduring as stone, who will live long” | 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 Tashxan
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.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| تاشخان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Tashxan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Tashgül[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| تاشگۈل[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Tashqiz[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| تاشقىز[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Sibling names for Tashxan
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 Tashxan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SubhiGirl“dawn, light”same language (uyghur)
- MenzireGirl“general view, panorama”same language (uyghur)
- Mewla'apaqBoy“master of the universe”same language (uyghur)
- BayBoy“a wish for prosperity”same language (uyghur)
- NezerbaqiBoy“the name Nezer with the suffix Baqi”same language (uyghur)
- ZulmakanBoy“one who has a home, owner of a dwelling”same language (uyghur)
- HemijanBoy“friend, comrade”same language (uyghur)
- HajireGirl“one who suffers separation, emigrant; midday, scorching heat”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Tashxan
What does the name Tashxan mean?
Tashxan means “girl enduring as stone, who will live long”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Tashxan a girl's or a boy's name?
Tashxan is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Tashxan come from?
Tashxan is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Tashxan?
Tashxan 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 Tashxan spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: تاشخان (Arabic script), Tashgül (Latin), تاشگۈل (Arabic script), Tashqiz (Latin), تاشقىز (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Tashxan have?
Tashxan 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: تاشتەك چىداملىق، ئۆمرى ئۇزاق بولىدىغان قىز; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Turkic (+6 more)
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