Zulhilal means “the newly risen moon”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Zulhilal is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Zulhilal mean?
Literally: zul (added element) + hilal 'new moon' (given name)
يېڭى چىققان ئاي ھىلال: ئىسمى، زۇل: قوشۇمچىسىLiteral meaning
Zulhilal (زۇلھىلال) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “the newly risen moon” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Moon
Zulhilal in Uyghur
What does Zulhilal mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written زۇلھىلال and Zulhilal (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “the newly risen moon” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Zulhilal come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Zulhilal a Uyghur name?
Yes. Zulhilal is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Zulhilal across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | زۇلھىلالArabic script | Boy | same as above: “the newly risen moon” | 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 Zulhilal
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 Zulhilal
Variants and linked names
- HilalGirl“new crescent moon”
Sibling names for Zulhilal
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 Zulhilal rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MirbedriBoy“man like the full moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- “khan beautiful as the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- GülayimxanGirl“my daughter beautiful as the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- XurshidayGirl“like the sun and moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- HilalidinBoy“crescent of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- NurqemerGirl“moonlight; girl like the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- BedriBoy“full moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- AyperiGirl“moon + fairy”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
Common questions about Zulhilal
What does the name Zulhilal mean?
Zulhilal means “the newly risen moon”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Zulhilal a girl's or a boy's name?
Zulhilal is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Zulhilal come from?
Zulhilal is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Zulhilal?
Zulhilal 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 Zulhilal have?
Zulhilal has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 8 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: يېڭى چىققان ئاي ھىلال: ئىسمى، زۇل: قوشۇمچىسى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
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