Altunnur means “the name Altun with the epithet Nur”. It comes from Turkic and Arabic elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Altunnur is a name of Turkic and Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Altunnur mean?
Literally: altun (personal name) + nur (epithet)
ئالتۇن: ئىسمى، نۇر: سۈپىتىLiteral meaning
Altunnur (ئالتۇننۇر) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “the name Altun with the epithet Nur” and gives its origin as Turkic and Arabic.[1]
Altunnur in Uyghur
What does Altunnur mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئالتۇننۇر and Altunnur (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “the name Altun with the epithet Nur” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Altunnur come from?
Turkic and Arabic, hybrid compound. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Turkic and Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Altunnur a Uyghur name?
Yes. Altunnur is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it combines Turkic and Arabic elements.
Altunnur across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئالتۇننۇرArabic script | Girl | same as above: “the name Altun with the epithet Nur” | 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 Altunnur
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.
Sibling names for Altunnur
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 Altunnur rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- DosxojaBoy“friend of the master (the Prophet)”same language (uyghur)
- BurabiyeGirl“lady of medium height; fourth lady; kind-hearted lady”same language (uyghur)
- QedirnisaGirl“esteemed woman”same language (uyghur)
- SebbetBoy“one who longs, one who remembers deeply”same language (uyghur)
- JushqunBoy“lively, high-spirited”same language (uyghur)
- OghulnisaGirl“Oghul with the suffix 'women'”same language (uyghur)
- JariBoy“helper, neighbour; close”same language (uyghur)
- QenterBoy“owner of very great wealth”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Altunnur
What does the name Altunnur mean?
Altunnur means “the name Altun with the epithet Nur”. It comes from Turkic and Arabic elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Altunnur a girl's or a boy's name?
Altunnur is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Altunnur come from?
Altunnur is of Turkic and Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Altunnur?
Altunnur 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 Altunnur have?
Altunnur has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 8 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، نۇر: سۈپىتى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Turkic, Arabic (+2 more)
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