Tilal means “drizzle, rain of fortune, dew”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Tilal is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Tilal mean?
سىم-سىم يامغۇر، بەخت يامغۇرى، شەبنەمLiteral meaning
Tilal (تىلال) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “drizzle, rain of fortune, dew” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Joy and happiness · Nature and seasons
Tilal in Uyghur
What does Tilal mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written تىلال, Tilal (ULY transliteration), Telal and تەلال. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “drizzle, rain of fortune, dew” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Tilal come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Tilal a Uyghur name?
Yes. Tilal is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Tilal across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | تىلالArabic script TelalLatin, variant تەلالArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “drizzle, rain of fortune, dew” | 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 Tilal
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 Tilal
Names with a similar meaning
- Abdune'imBoy“contented, happy person”
- AbduraziBoy“contented, joyful one”
- Abduse'idBoy“happy, fortunate person”
- AbgülUnisex“pure, water-clear rose”
- Abinchu“joy, consolation; one who comforts”
- Abiniq“fortunate, peaceful”
- AbsayitBoy“happy, fortunate person”
- AbuzerBoy“gold water; the name of an early companion of Muhammad”
Sibling names for Tilal
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 Tilal rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MerhebaGirl“welcome; blessed”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- “sacred fortune”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- EhlamxanGirl“patient, forbearing; spring of youth”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- SuheyleGirl“bright; wakeful, alert; star of fortune”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- EbirBoy“one who crosses a river; fragrant; precious”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- PerxanBoy“joyful”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- SuhelGirl“bright; wakeful, alert; star of fortune”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- BuheyreGirl“little sea”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
Common questions about Tilal
What does the name Tilal mean?
Tilal means “drizzle, rain of fortune, dew”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Tilal a girl's or a boy's name?
Tilal is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Tilal come from?
Tilal is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Tilal?
Tilal 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 Tilal spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: تىلال (Arabic script), Telal (Latin), تەلال (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Tilal have?
Tilal 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: سىم-سىم يامغۇر، بەخت يامغۇرى، شەبنەم; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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