Ulugh bay means “very rich”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Ulugh bay mean?
كاتتا بايLiteral meaning
Ulugh bay (ئۇلۇغ باي) is a Uyghur given name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “very rich”.[1]
Ulugh bay in Uyghur
What does Ulugh bay mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئۇلۇغ باي and Ulugh bay (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “very rich” applies. [1]
Is Ulugh bay a Uyghur name?
Yes. Ulugh bay is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Ulugh bay across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئۇلۇغ بايArabic script | — | same as above: “very rich” | 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 Ulugh bay
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.
Sibling names for Ulugh bay
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 Ulugh bay rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SalamayGirl“calm, safe, healthy (girl)”same language (uyghur)
- BerdiBoy“God gave a son”same language (uyghur)
- NiyazbegBoy“the name Niyaz with the epithet Beg”same language (uyghur)
- MewlanaBoy“our master, our teacher, our benefactor”same language (uyghur)
- XojakamalBoy“teacher who has attained perfection”same language (uyghur)
- MirabidinBoy“the name Abidin with the epithet Mir”same language (uyghur)
- RazixanGirl“one who is content, glad, grateful”same language (uyghur)
- SuheyleGirl“bright; wakeful, alert; star of fortune”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Ulugh bay
What does the name Ulugh bay mean?
Ulugh bay means “very rich”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Is Ulugh bay a girl's or a boy's name?
Our sources do not agree on a gender for Ulugh bay, so it is not classified.
Which languages use Ulugh bay?
Ulugh bay 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 Ulugh bay have?
Ulugh bay 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: كاتتا باي; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name; spelling ئۇلۇغ باي (+1 more)
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