Tilla means “name of a gold coin”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Tilla is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Tilla mean?
ئالتۇن پۇل نامىLiteral meaning
Tilla (تىللا) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “name of a gold coin” and gives its origin as Turkic.[1]
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
Tilla in Uyghur
What does Tilla mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written تىللا and Tilla (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “name of a gold coin” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Tilla come from?
Turkic, native word. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Turkic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Tilla a Uyghur name?
Yes. Tilla is documented as a given name in Uyghur. It is built from Turkic words.
Tilla across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | تىللاArabic script | Boy | same as above: “name of a gold coin” | 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 Tilla
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 Tilla
Sibling names for Tilla
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 Tilla rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- KümüshxanGirl“silver (name of a metal)”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
- MahisiminGirl“silver moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- ZumretGirl“emerald”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- “dear, precious; little child”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- EbirBoy“one who crosses a river; fragrant; precious”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- IssaqBoy“silver”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- HibbiBoy“beloved, precious”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
Common questions about Tilla
What does the name Tilla mean?
Tilla means “name of a gold coin”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Tilla a girl's or a boy's name?
Tilla is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Tilla come from?
Tilla is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Tilla?
Tilla 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 Tilla have?
Tilla 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: ئالتۇن پۇل نامى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Turkic (+2 more)
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