Turela means “the name Tur with the epithet Ela”. It comes from Turkic and Arabic elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Turela is a name of Turkic and Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Turela mean?
Literally: tur (personal name) + ela (epithet)
تۇر: ئىسمى، ئەلا: سۈپىتىLiteral meaning
Turela (تۇرئەلا) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “the name Tur with the epithet Ela” and gives its origin as Turkic and Arabic.[1]
Turela in Uyghur
What does Turela mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written تۇرئەلا, Turela (ULY transliteration), Turala, تۇرالا, Turela and تۇرەلا. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “the name Tur with the epithet Ela” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Turela come from?
Turkic and Arabic, hybrid compound. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Turkic and Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Turela a Uyghur name?
Yes. Turela is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it combines Turkic and Arabic elements.
Turela across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | تۇرئەلاArabic script TuralaLatin, variant تۇرالاArabic script, variant TurelaLatin, variant تۇرەلاArabic script, variant | Girl | same as above: “the name Tur with the epithet Ela” | 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 Turela
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| تۇرئەلا[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Turela[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Turala[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| تۇرالا[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Turela[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| تۇرەلا[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Turela
Variants and linked names
- TuralaGirl“the name Tur with the epithet Ela”
Sibling names for Turela
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 Turela rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MirhajiBoy“the name Haji with the epithet Mir”same language (uyghur)
- ShembigülGirl“name of a day”same language (uyghur)
- ZamanayGirl“the beauty of the age”same language (uyghur)
- AbduraziBoy“contented, joyful one”same language (uyghur)
- “skilful, nimble, adept”same language (uyghur)
- ZeynidinBoy“adornment of the faith”same language (uyghur)
- ShewqidinBoy“delight in the faith, love of the faith, faith-loving”same language (uyghur)
- ZebiyhullaBoy“sacrificed in the way of God, God's sacrifice”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Turela
What does the name Turela mean?
Turela means “the name Tur with the epithet Ela”. It comes from Turkic and Arabic elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Turela a girl's or a boy's name?
Turela is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Turela come from?
Turela is of Turkic and Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Turela?
Turela 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 Turela spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: تۇرئەلا (Arabic script), Turala (Latin), تۇرالا (Arabic script), Turela (Latin), تۇرەلا (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Turela have?
Turela has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 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: تۇر: ئىسمى، ئەلا: سۈپىتى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Turkic, Arabic (+5 more)
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