Zelile means “pure”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Zelile is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Zelile mean?
Zelile (زەلىلە) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “pure” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Purity
Zelile in Uyghur
What does Zelile mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written زەلىلە, Zelile (ULY transliteration), Zeliligül, زەلىلىگۈل, Zelilqiz, زەلىلىخان, Zelilixan and زەلىلقىز. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “pure” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Zelile come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Zelile a Uyghur name?
Yes. Zelile is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Zelile across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | زەلىلەArabic script ZeliligülLatin, variant زەلىلىگۈلArabic script, variant ZelilqizLatin, variant زەلىلىخانArabic script, variant ZelilixanLatin, variant زەلىلقىزArabic script, variant | Girl | same as above: “pure” | 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 Zelile
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| زەلىلە[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Zelile[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Zeliligül[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| زەلىلىگۈل[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Zelilqiz[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| زەلىلىخان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Zelilixan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| زەلىلقىز[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Zelile
Sibling names for Zelile
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 Zelile rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ArishBoy“pure, clean”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme purity
- EsmetBoy“purity, chastity”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme purity
- TeyipjanBoy“dear good one”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme purity
- EsmitullaBoy“God's pure person”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme purity
- NemiridinBoy“pure person of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme purity
- “clean, pure; sacred”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme purity
- BurawidinBoy“sinless, pure person of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme purity
- AqnisaGirl“pure-white girl”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme purity
Common questions about Zelile
What does the name Zelile mean?
Zelile means “pure”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Zelile a girl's or a boy's name?
Zelile is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Zelile come from?
Zelile is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Zelile?
Zelile 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 Zelile spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: زەلىلە (Arabic script), Zeliligül (Latin), زەلىلىگۈل (Arabic script), Zelilqiz (Latin), زەلىلىخان (Arabic script), Zelilixan (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Zelile have?
Zelile 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: پاك; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic (+8 more)
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