Waqqas means “short-necked”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Waqqas is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Waqqas mean?
بوينى قىسقاLiteral meaning
Waqqas (ۋاققاس) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “short-necked” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Waqqas in Uyghur
What does Waqqas mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ۋاققاس and Waqqas (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “short-necked” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Waqqas come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Waqqas a Uyghur name?
Yes. Waqqas is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Waqqas across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ۋاققاسArabic script | Boy | same as above: “short-necked” | 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 Waqqas
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 Waqqas
Variants and linked names
- AbduwaqqasBoy“servant of short-necked Waqqas”
- EbuwaqqasBoy“father of short-necked Waqqas”
- SeyyidiwaqqasBoy“my master Waqqas of the short neck”
Sibling names for Waqqas
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 Waqqas rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SipirBoy“to be patient”same language (uyghur)
- MənsurBoy“triumphant, victorious”same language (uyghur)
- QaxarBoy“wrathful, valiant, compeller of all”same language (uyghur)
- JennetbibiGirl“lady of paradise”same language (uyghur)
- NaleGirl“to obtain”same language (uyghur)
- AbdulelimBoy“servant of God, the All-Knowing”same language (uyghur)
- XezraGirl“green, greenery”same language (uyghur)
- “precious, dear, great, respected”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Waqqas
What does the name Waqqas mean?
Waqqas means “short-necked”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Waqqas a girl's or a boy's name?
Waqqas is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Waqqas come from?
Waqqas is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Waqqas?
Waqqas 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 Waqqas have?
Waqqas has 2 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: بوينى قىسقا; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
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