Turhaji means “the name Tur with the epithet Haji”. It comes from Turkic and Arabic elements. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Turhaji is a name of Turkic and Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Turhaji mean?
Literally: tur (personal name) + haji (epithet)
تۇر: ئىسمى، ھاجى: سۈپىتىLiteral meaning
Turhaji (تۇرھاجى) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “the name Tur with the epithet Haji” and gives its origin as Turkic and Arabic.[1]
Turhaji in Uyghur
What does Turhaji mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written تۇرھاجى, Turhaji (ULY transliteration), Turaji and تۇراجى. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “the name Tur with the epithet Haji” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Turhaji come from?
Turkic and Arabic, hybrid compound. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Turkic and Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Turhaji a Uyghur name?
Yes. Turhaji is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it combines Turkic and Arabic elements.
Turhaji across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | تۇرھاجىArabic script TurajiLatin, variant تۇراجىArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “the name Tur with the epithet Haji” | 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 Turhaji
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 Turhaji
Variants and linked names
- TurajiBoy“the name Tur with the epithet Haji”
- TurhajigülGirl“the name Tur with the epithet Haji”
- TurhajixanGirl“the name Tur with the epithet Haji”
Sibling names for Turhaji
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 Turhaji rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SehranGirl“wakeful, alert, vigilant; protector, guardian”same language (uyghur)
- ShahrehmanBoy“Rahman with the epithet shah”same language (uyghur)
- AbdisimBoy“servant of the Great God”same language (uyghur)
- NasireGirl“helper, victor, triumphant”same language (uyghur)
- NejiwullaBoy“God's pure person”same language (uyghur)
- QiranBoy“youthful vigour, valour”same language (uyghur)
- MahimbanuGirl“lady like the moon, moon lady”same language (uyghur)
- SedepxanGirl“coral”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Turhaji
What does the name Turhaji mean?
Turhaji means “the name Tur with the epithet Haji”. It comes from Turkic and Arabic elements. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Turhaji a girl's or a boy's name?
Turhaji is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Turhaji come from?
Turhaji is of Turkic and Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Turhaji?
Turhaji 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 Turhaji spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: تۇرھاجى (Arabic script), Turaji (Latin), تۇراجى (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Turhaji have?
Turhaji has 3 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: تۇر: ئىسمى، ھاجى: سۈپىتى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Turkic, Arabic (+4 more)
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