Zeliqe means “gentle, polite (woman)”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Zeliqe is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Zeliqe mean?
سىلىق (ئايال)Literal meaning
Zeliqe (زەلىقە) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “gentle, polite (woman)” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Zeliqe in Uyghur
What does Zeliqe mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written زەلىقە, Zeliqe (ULY transliteration), زىلقەم, Zelqem, زەلقەم and Zilqem. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “gentle, polite (woman)” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Zeliqe come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Zeliqe a Uyghur name?
Yes. Zeliqe is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Zeliqe across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | زەلىقەArabic script زىلقەمArabic script, variant ZelqemLatin, variant زەلقەمArabic script, variant ZilqemLatin, variant | Girl | same as above: “gentle, polite (woman)” | 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 Zeliqe
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| زەلىقە[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Zeliqe[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| زىلقەم[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Zelqem[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| زەلقەم[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Zilqem[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
Names related to Zeliqe
Sibling names for Zeliqe
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 Zeliqe rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TérimqulBoy“farmer who sows”same language (uyghur)
- “runner; messenger”same language (uyghur)
- ShékerbanuGirl“lady like sugar”same language (uyghur)
- MujessemGirl“well-built, shapely; immense; courageous”same language (uyghur)
- YasinBoy“Ya-Sin (name of a Qur'anic surah)”same language (uyghur)
- MirajiBoy“the name Haji with the epithet Mir”same language (uyghur)
- DadikaxanBoy“little father, a son like my father”same language (uyghur)
- WisalGirl“to reach, to find”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Zeliqe
What does the name Zeliqe mean?
Zeliqe means “gentle, polite (woman)”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Zeliqe a girl's or a boy's name?
Zeliqe is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Zeliqe come from?
Zeliqe is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Zeliqe?
Zeliqe 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 Zeliqe spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: زەلىقە (Arabic script), زىلقەم (Arabic script), Zelqem (Latin), زەلقەم (Arabic script), Zilqem (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Zeliqe have?
Zeliqe 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: سىلىق (ئايال); entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic (+6 more)
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