Wekile means “one who pleads everyone's case; deputy”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Wekile is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Wekile mean?
(1) ھەممىنىڭ دەۋاسىنى سورىغۇچى، (2) ئورۇنباسار (ئاللانىڭ ئىسىملىرىدىن بىرى)Literal meaning
Wekile (ۋەكىلە) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “one who pleads everyone's case; deputy” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
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Wekile in Uyghur
What does Wekile mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ۋەكىلە and Wekile (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “one who pleads everyone's case; deputy” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Wekile come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Wekile a Uyghur name?
Yes. Wekile is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Wekile across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ۋەكىلەArabic script | Girl | same as above: “one who pleads everyone's case; deputy” | 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 Wekile
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 Wekile
Variants and linked names
- WekilBoy“one who pleads everyone's case; deputy”
Sibling names for Wekile
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 Wekile rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- QarihajiBoy“Qari with the epithet haji”same language (uyghur)
- BuheyreGirl“little sea”same language (uyghur)
- “title given to the chiefs of the Qarluq tribe”same language (uyghur)
- EzwidinBoy“the name Ezbu with the suffix din”same language (uyghur)
- Medini'ayGirl“the name Medine with the epithet Ay”same language (uyghur)
- GöherGirl“jewel, gem; treasure”same language (uyghur)
- NiyyetBoy“will, intention, resolve”same language (uyghur)
- NawulBoy“one who obtains what he awaited”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Wekile
What does the name Wekile mean?
Wekile means “one who pleads everyone's case; deputy”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Wekile a girl's or a boy's name?
Wekile is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Wekile come from?
Wekile is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Wekile?
Wekile 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 Wekile have?
Wekile has 3 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: (1) ھەممىنىڭ دەۋاسىنى سورىغۇچى، (2) ئورۇنباسار (ئاللانىڭ ئىسىملىرىدىن بىرى); entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
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