Waris means “heir, inheritor”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Waris is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Waris mean?
مىراسخور، ۋارىسلىق قىلغۇچىLiteral meaning
Waris (ۋارىس) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “heir, inheritor” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Waris in Uyghur
What does Waris mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ۋارىس, Waris (ULY transliteration), Warisjan and ۋارىسجان. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “heir, inheritor” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Waris come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Waris a Uyghur name?
Yes. Waris is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Waris across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ۋارىسArabic script WarisjanLatin, variant ۋارىسجانArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “heir, inheritor” | 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 Waris
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 Waris
Variants and linked names
- WarisjanBoy“heir, inheritor”
Sibling names for Waris
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 Waris rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AbidBoy“worshipper, devotee”same language (uyghur)
- Chimen'gülGirl“a single flower in the meadow; flower garden”same language (uyghur)
- “manly, brave, generous”same language (uyghur)
- BalixanBoy“my khan child”same language (uyghur)
- GülGirl“rose”same language (uyghur)
- ChinixanGirl“girl white as porcelain”same language (uyghur)
- MunjiBoy“one who attains salvation”same language (uyghur)
- “beg with an army”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Waris
What does the name Waris mean?
Waris means “heir, inheritor”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Waris a girl's or a boy's name?
Waris is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Waris come from?
Waris is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Waris?
Waris 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 Waris spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: ۋارىس (Arabic script), Warisjan (Latin), ۋارىسجان (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Waris have?
Waris 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: مىراسخور، ۋارىسلىق قىلغۇچى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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