Altun means “name of a metal”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Altun is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Altun mean?
مېتال ئىسمى (بۇ يەردە پەرزەنتنى ئالتۇنغا ئوخشىتىش مەنىسى ئەكس ئەتكەن)Literal meaning
Altun (ئالتۇن) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “name of a metal” and gives its origin as Turkic.[1]
here the child is likened to gold
Altun in Uyghur
What does Altun mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئالتۇن, Altun (ULY transliteration), Altun'gül, ئالتۇنگۈل, Altunqiz, ئالتۇنخان, Altunxan and ئالتۇنقىز. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “name of a metal” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Altun come from?
Turkic, native word. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Turkic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Altun a Uyghur name?
Yes. Altun is documented as a given name in Uyghur. It is built from Turkic words.
Altun across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئالتۇنArabic script Altun'gülLatin, variant ئالتۇنگۈلArabic script, variant AltunqizLatin, variant ئالتۇنخانArabic script, variant AltunxanLatin, variant ئالتۇنقىزArabic script, variant | Girl | same as above: “name of a metal” | 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ئالتۇن[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Altun[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Altun'gül[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ئالتۇنگۈل[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Altunqiz[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ئالتۇنخان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Altunxan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ئالتۇنقىز[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Altun
Variants and linked names
- AltunxanGirl“name of a metal”
Sibling names for Altun
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 rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- QemirullaBoy“God's one, beautiful as the moon”same language (uyghur)
- IldarBoy“lover of the people; wealthy; ruler of the people”same language (uyghur)
- GülitajiGirl“crown flower; a flower worthy of wearing as a crown”same language (uyghur)
- GhujiniyazBoy“servant devoted to the master; one dedicated to the master”same language (uyghur)
- RazinisaGirl“one who is content, glad, grateful”same language (uyghur)
- “name of a tribe”same language (uyghur)
- “Ming with the epithet 'iron'”same language (uyghur)
- “grandfather, father”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Altun
What does the name Altun mean?
Altun means “name of a metal”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Altun a girl's or a boy's name?
Altun is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Altun come from?
Altun is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Altun?
Altun 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 Altun spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: ئالتۇن (Arabic script), Altun'gül (Latin), ئالتۇنگۈل (Arabic script), Altunqiz (Latin), ئالتۇنخان (Arabic script), Altunxan (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Altun have?
Altun has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 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: مېتال ئىسمى (بۇ يەردە پەرزەنتنى ئالتۇنغا ئوخشىتىش مەنىسى ئەكس ئەتكەن); entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Turkic (+8 more)
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