Wahab means “very generous”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Wahab is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Wahab mean?
بەك سېخىي (ئاللانىڭ ئىسىملىرىدىن بىرى)Literal meaning
Wahab (ۋاھاب) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “very generous” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
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Wahab in Uyghur
What does Wahab mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ۋاھاب, Wahab (ULY transliteration), Waxap, ۋاخاپ, Wahap and ۋاھاپ. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “very generous” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Wahab come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Wahab a Uyghur name?
Yes. Wahab is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Wahab across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ۋاھابArabic script WaxapLatin, variant ۋاخاپArabic script, variant WahapLatin, variant ۋاھاپArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “very generous” | 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 Wahab
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ۋاھاب[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Wahab[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Waxap[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ۋاخاپ[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Wahap[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ۋاھاپ[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Wahab
Variants and linked names
- WaxapBoy“very generous”
Sibling names for Wahab
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 Wahab rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- XedijeGirl“choqur; flower, blossom”same language (uyghur)
- MextumsaGirl“the name Mextum with the suffix nisa”same language (uyghur)
- TuqachGirl“endearing as a tuqach (flatbread)”same language (uyghur)
- “saved, one who found salvation”same language (uyghur)
- NuraminemGirl“the name Emine with the epithet Nur”same language (uyghur)
- MéhrijanGirl“festival, gathering, joyful get-together; sun; heart; kindness”same language (uyghur)
- SahibkamalBoy“possessor of perfection”same language (uyghur)
- TurjahanBoy“guardian of the world; stay, live a full, long life”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Wahab
What does the name Wahab mean?
Wahab means “very generous”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Wahab a girl's or a boy's name?
Wahab is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Wahab come from?
Wahab is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Wahab?
Wahab 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 Wahab spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: ۋاھاب (Arabic script), Waxap (Latin), ۋاخاپ (Arabic script), Wahap (Latin), ۋاھاپ (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Wahab have?
Wahab 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: بەك سېخىي (ئاللانىڭ ئىسىملىرىدىن بىرى); entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+6 more)
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