Yolwasxan 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 Yolwasxan mean?
ھايۋان ئىسمى (بۇ يەردە ئوغۇل پەرزەنت يولۋاسقا ئوخشىتىلغان)Literal meaning
Yolwasxan (يولۋاسخان) 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
Yolwasxan in Uyghur
What does Yolwasxan mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written يولۋاسخان and Yolwasxan (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “tiger” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Is Yolwasxan a Uyghur name?
Yes. Yolwasxan is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Yolwasxan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | يولۋاسخانArabic 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 Yolwasxan
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 Yolwasxan
Variants and linked names
- YolbarsBoy“tiger”
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Yolwasxan
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 Yolwasxan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ShawazBoy“hawk”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- IparxanGirl“musk, fragrant substance from the musk deer”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
- QeshemBoy“lion”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- EndelibshahBoy“the shah's nightingale”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- TulparBoy“the winged horse of legend”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- “man brave as a leopard”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- EsetBoy“lion”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
Common questions about Yolwasxan
What does the name Yolwasxan mean?
Yolwasxan means “tiger”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Yolwasxan a girl's or a boy's name?
Yolwasxan is recorded as a boy's name.
Which languages use Yolwasxan?
Yolwasxan 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 Yolwasxan have?
Yolwasxan has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 9 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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- 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 يولۋاسخان (+1 more)
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