Yüksek means “superior, tall, high, exalted”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Yüksek is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Yüksek mean?
ئۈستۈن، ئېگىز، يۇقىرى، ئالىيLiteral meaning
Yüksek (يۈكسەك) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “superior, tall, high, exalted” and gives its origin as Turkic.[1]
Yüksek in Uyghur
What does Yüksek mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written يۈكسەك and Yüksek (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “superior, tall, high, exalted” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Yüksek come from?
Turkic, native word. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Turkic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Yüksek a Uyghur name?
Yes. Yüksek is documented as a given name in Uyghur. It is built from Turkic words.
Yüksek across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | يۈكسەكArabic script | Boy | same as above: “superior, tall, high, exalted” | 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 Yüksek
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.
Sibling names for Yüksek
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 Yüksek rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NemuneGirl“model, example”same language (uyghur)
- Abdusemii'Boy“servant of God, the All-Hearing”same language (uyghur)
- MollajiBoy“the name Haji with the epithet Mewla”same language (uyghur)
- TurjunBoy“guardian of the world; stay, live a full, long life”same language (uyghur)
- SebirBoy“patient, forbearing”same language (uyghur)
- SaqiyeGirl“female attendant; girl who pours wine; small stream”same language (uyghur)
- JinesteGirl“name of a fruit”same language (uyghur)
- DilnureGirl“bright-hearted, pure-hearted”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Yüksek
What does the name Yüksek mean?
Yüksek means “superior, tall, high, exalted”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Yüksek a girl's or a boy's name?
Yüksek is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Yüksek come from?
Yüksek is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Yüksek?
Yüksek 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 Yüksek have?
Yüksek has 2 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: ئۈستۈن، ئېگىز، يۇقىرى، ئالىي; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Turkic (+2 more)
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