Altunsa means “woman like gold”. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Altunsa mean?
ئالتۇندەك ئايالLiteral meaning
Altunsa (ئالتۇنسا) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “woman like gold”.[1]
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
Altunsa in Uyghur
What does Altunsa mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئالتۇنسا and Altunsa (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “woman like gold” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Is Altunsa a Uyghur name?
Yes. Altunsa is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Altunsa across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئالتۇنساArabic script | 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 Altunsa
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 Altunsa
Variants and linked names
- AltunnisaGirl“woman like gold”
Sibling names for Altunsa
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 Altunsa rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- IzzaqBoy“silver”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
- “snow like pearls”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- EpridunBoy“pearls”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
- SamurBoy“diamond”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- EbireGirl“one who crosses a river; fragrant; precious”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
Common questions about Altunsa
What does the name Altunsa mean?
Altunsa means “woman like gold”. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Altunsa a girl's or a boy's name?
Altunsa is recorded as a girl's name.
Which languages use Altunsa?
Altunsa 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 Altunsa have?
Altunsa has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 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); spelling ئالتۇنسا (+1 more)
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