Abduweli is a Uyghur masculine given name, representing the Uyghur form of Abd al-Wali. The name is composed of two Arabic elements: ʿabd meaning "servant" and walī meaning "helper, protector, friend". Thus, Abduweli carries the meaning "servant of the protector", reflecting a common theophoric naming tradition in Islamic cultures where names express devotion to God through one of His attributes. In Uyghur phonology and orthography, the Arabic name Abd al-Wali is adapted to Abduweli, with the vowel shifts and simplification typical of Turkic languages. The name is prevalent among Uyghur Muslims in the Xinjiang region of China, where Arabic-derived names are common but often take localized forms. While no widely known historical figures bear this exact spelling, the name is part of a broader family of names beginning with Abd (servant of) combined with divine attributes, such as Abdullah (servant of God) or Abdulaziz (servant of the Almighty). These names are widespread across the Muslim world, and Abduweli is the Uyghur variant within that tradition. Meaning: "Servant of the protector" Origin: Arabic via Uyghur adaptation Type: First name Usage: Uyghur