Yolwasjan means “tiger”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 9 letters.
What does Yolwasjan mean?
ھايۋان ئىسمى (بۇ يەردە ئوغۇل پەرزەنت يولۋاسقا ئوخشىتىلغان)Literal meaning
Yolwasjan (يولۋاسجان) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “tiger”.[1]
the boy is likened to a tiger
Meaning themes: Animals
Yolwasjan in Uyghur
What does Yolwasjan mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written يولۋاسجان and Yolwasjan (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “tiger” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Is Yolwasjan a Uyghur name?
Yes. Yolwasjan is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Yolwasjan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | يولۋاسجانArabic script | 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 Yolwasjan
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 Yolwasjan
Variants and linked names
- YolbarsBoy“tiger”
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Yolwasjan
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 Yolwasjan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- HizebrullaBoy“lion of God”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- EsetBoy“lion”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- “man brave as a leopard”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- “man like an eagle”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- ShirimBoy“my lion-like son”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- BürkütjanBoy“a son like an eagle”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- ShirbökeBoy“brave as a lion”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
Common questions about Yolwasjan
What does the name Yolwasjan mean?
Yolwasjan means “tiger”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Yolwasjan a girl's or a boy's name?
Yolwasjan is recorded as a boy's name.
Which languages use Yolwasjan?
Yolwasjan 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 Yolwasjan have?
Yolwasjan has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 9 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); spelling يولۋاسجان (+1 more)
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