Yolbars means “tiger”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Yolbars is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Yolbars mean?
ھايۋان ئىسمى (بۇ يەردە ئوغۇل پەرزەنت يولۋاسقا ئوخشىتىلغان)Literal meaning
Yolbars (يولبارس) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “tiger” and gives its origin as Turkic.[1]
the boy is likened to a tiger
Meaning themes: Animals
Yolbars in Uyghur
What does Yolbars mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written يولبارس, Yolbars (ULY transliteration), Yolwas, يولۋاس, Yolwasjan, Yolwasxan, يولۋاسجان and يولۋاسخان. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “tiger” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Yolbars come from?
Turkic, native word. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Turkic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Yolbars a Uyghur name?
Yes. Yolbars is documented as a given name in Uyghur. It is built from Turkic words.
Yolbars across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | يولبارسArabic script YolwasLatin, variant يولۋاسArabic script, variant YolwasjanLatin, variant YolwasxanLatin, variant يولۋاسجانArabic script, variant يولۋاسخانArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “tiger” | 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 Yolbars
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| يولبارس[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Yolbars[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Yolwas[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| يولۋاس[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Yolwasjan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| Yolwasxan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| يولۋاسجان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| يولۋاسخان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Yolbars
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Yolbars
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 Yolbars rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- LachinBoy“a son like a falcon was born”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- “nightingale”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- “Toghrul with the epithet Beg”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- “name of a kind of bird”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- ShahbazBoy“hawk”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- ShirzadBoy“lion's cub, born of a lion, brave as a lion”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- WestinBoy“fearless, wolf-like hero of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- UweysidinBoy“fearless, wolf-like hero of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
Common questions about Yolbars
What does the name Yolbars mean?
Yolbars means “tiger”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Yolbars a girl's or a boy's name?
Yolbars is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Yolbars come from?
Yolbars is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Yolbars?
Yolbars 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 Yolbars spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: يولبارس (Arabic script), Yolwas (Latin), يولۋاس (Arabic script), Yolwasjan (Latin), Yolwasxan (Latin), يولۋاسجان (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Yolbars have?
Yolbars has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 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: ھايۋان ئىسمى (بۇ يەردە ئوغۇل پەرزەنت يولۋاسقا ئوخشىتىلغان); entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Turkic (+8 more)
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