Ulughxan means “great woman”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Ulughxan is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Ulughxan mean?
ئۇلۇغ ئايالLiteral meaning
Ulughxan (ئۇلۇغخان) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “great woman” and gives its origin as Turkic.[1]
Ulughxan in Uyghur
What does Ulughxan mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئۇلۇغخان, Ulughxan (ULY transliteration), Ulixan, ئۇلىخان, Uluxan and ئۇلۇخان. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “great woman” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Ulughxan come from?
Turkic, native word. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Turkic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Ulughxan a Uyghur name?
Yes. Ulughxan is documented as a given name in Uyghur. It is built from Turkic words.
Ulughxan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئۇلۇغخانArabic script UlixanLatin, variant ئۇلىخانArabic script, variant UluxanLatin, variant ئۇلۇخانArabic script, variant | Girl | same as above: “great woman” | 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 Ulughxan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ئۇلۇغخان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Ulughxan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Ulixan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ئۇلىخان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Uluxan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ئۇلۇخان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Ulughxan
Variants and linked names
- UluxanGirl“great woman”
Sibling names for Ulughxan
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 Ulughxan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- İsmayılBoy“God hears”same language (uyghur)
- “to agree, to unite”same language (uyghur)
- “brave”same language (uyghur)
- EsperBoy“yellow, the colour yellow”same language (uyghur)
- SahireGirl“moonlit, moon; spring; enchantress; wakeful, alert”same language (uyghur)
- IzzeGirl“strong; beloved”same language (uyghur)
- EjmelBoy“very beautiful, most beautiful”same language (uyghur)
- NeymulBoy“God's compassion; praise of God”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Ulughxan
What does the name Ulughxan mean?
Ulughxan means “great woman”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Ulughxan a girl's or a boy's name?
Ulughxan is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Ulughxan come from?
Ulughxan is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Ulughxan?
Ulughxan 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 Ulughxan spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: ئۇلۇغخان (Arabic script), Ulixan (Latin), ئۇلىخان (Arabic script), Uluxan (Latin), ئۇلۇخان (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Ulughxan have?
Ulughxan 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: ئۇلۇغ ئايال; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Turkic (+6 more)
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