Altun arghu means “Altun with the epithet Arghu”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 4 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 10 letters.
What does Altun arghu mean?
Literally: Altun 'gold' (name) + arghu (epithet)
ئالتۇن: ئىسمى، ئارغۇ: سۈپىتىLiteral meaning
Altun arghu (ئالتۇن ئارغۇ) is a Uyghur given name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “Altun with the epithet Arghu”.[1]
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
Altun arghu in Uyghur
What does Altun arghu mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئالتۇن ئارغۇ and Altun arghu (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “Altun with the epithet Arghu” applies. [1]
Is Altun arghu a Uyghur name?
Yes. Altun arghu is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Altun arghu across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئالتۇن ئارغۇArabic script | — | same as above: “Altun with the epithet Arghu” | 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 Altun arghu
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 Altun arghu
Sibling names for Altun arghu
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 Altun arghu rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- EtiwarxanGirl“precious, special, cherished”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- ZumrednisaGirl“woman like an emerald”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- SeminnisaGirl“value, precious; plump”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- TawaxanGirl“pretty, precious and cherished as fine silk”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- LaliruyGirl“ruby-faced”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- PerideGirl“peerless, unique; pearls and coral”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- EnderBoy“rarest, most precious”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- Ma'aliBoy“lofty, precious”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
Common questions about Altun arghu
What does the name Altun arghu mean?
Altun arghu means “Altun with the epithet Arghu”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Is Altun arghu a girl's or a boy's name?
Our sources do not agree on a gender for Altun arghu, so it is not classified.
Which languages use Altun arghu?
Altun arghu 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 Altun arghu have?
Altun arghu has 4 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 10 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: ئالتۇن: ئىسمى، ئارغۇ: سۈپىتى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name; spelling ئالتۇن ئارغۇ (+1 more)
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