Telhegül means “girl precious as the talha tree”. It comes from Arabic and Persian elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Telhegül is a name of Arabic and Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Telhegül mean?
تەلھە دەرىخىدەك ئەتىۋار قىزLiteral meaning
Telhegül (تەلھەگۈل) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “girl precious as the talha tree” and gives its origin as Arabic and Persian.[1]
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
Telhegül in Uyghur
What does Telhegül mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written تەلھەگۈل, Telhegül (ULY transliteration), Telexan, تەلەخان, Telegül and تەلەگۈل. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “girl precious as the talha tree” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Telhegül come from?
Arabic and Persian, hybrid compound. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic and Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Is Telhegül a Uyghur name?
Yes. Telhegül is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic and Persian.
Telhegül across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | تەلھەگۈلArabic script TelexanLatin, variant تەلەخانArabic script, variant TelegülLatin, variant تەلەگۈلArabic script, variant | Girl | same as above: “girl precious as the talha tree” | 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 Telhegül
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| تەلھەگۈل[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Telhegül[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Telexan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| تەلەخان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Telegül[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| تەلەگۈل[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Telhegül
Variants and linked names
- TelegülGirl“girl precious as the talha tree”
Sibling names for Telhegül
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 Telhegül rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ƏzizBoy“dear, precious”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- PiridunBoy“pearls”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- GülzerGirl“girl precious as gold”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- “jewel, pearl”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- SeminnisaGirl“value, precious; plump”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- JewherBoy“a precious stone, ruby”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- ÉtibarxanGirl“Étibar with the epithet Khan”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- ÉtibarGirl“esteem; special, esteemed”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
Common questions about Telhegül
What does the name Telhegül mean?
Telhegül means “girl precious as the talha tree”. It comes from Arabic and Persian elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Telhegül a girl's or a boy's name?
Telhegül is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Telhegül come from?
Telhegül is of Arabic and Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Telhegül?
Telhegül 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 Telhegül spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: تەلھەگۈل (Arabic script), Telexan (Latin), تەلەخان (Arabic script), Telegül (Latin), تەلەگۈل (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Telhegül have?
Telhegül 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: تەلھە دەرىخىدەك ئەتىۋار قىز; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic, Persian (+6 more)
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