Altunnisa means “woman like gold”. It comes from Turkic and Arabic elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Altunnisa is a name of Turkic and Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 4 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 9 letters.
What does Altunnisa mean?
ئالتۇندەك ئايالLiteral meaning
Altunnisa (ئالتۇننىسا) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “woman like gold” and gives its origin as Turkic and Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
Altunnisa in Uyghur
What does Altunnisa mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئالتۇننىسا, Altunnisa (ULY transliteration), Altunsa and ئالتۇنسا. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “woman like gold” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Altunnisa come from?
Turkic and Arabic, hybrid compound. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Turkic and Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Altunnisa a Uyghur name?
Yes. Altunnisa is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it combines Turkic and Arabic elements.
Altunnisa across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئالتۇننىساArabic script AltunsaLatin, variant ئالتۇنساArabic script, variant | Girl | same as above: “woman like gold” | 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 Altunnisa
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 Altunnisa
Variants and linked names
- AltunsaGirl“woman like gold”
Sibling names for Altunnisa
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 Altunnisa rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- “ruby (a mineral)”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- Le'liGirl“red ruby; ruby-like”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- MewitxanGirl“pearl (a kind of precious stone)”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- “snow like pearls”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- KümüshayimGirl“lady like silver”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- KümüshGirl“silver (name of a metal)”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- DinarxanGirl“precious as a gold coin”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- KümüshayGirl“girl pure white like silver”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
Common questions about Altunnisa
What does the name Altunnisa mean?
Altunnisa means “woman like gold”. It comes from Turkic and Arabic elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Altunnisa a girl's or a boy's name?
Altunnisa is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Altunnisa come from?
Altunnisa is of Turkic and Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Altunnisa?
Altunnisa 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 Altunnisa spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: ئالتۇننىسا (Arabic script), Altunsa (Latin), ئالتۇنسا (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Altunnisa have?
Altunnisa has 4 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 9 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: ئالتۇندەك ئايال; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Turkic, Arabic (+4 more)
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