Artun means “cumin (plant)”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Artun mean?
زىرە (ئۆسۈملۈك)Literal meaning
Artun (ئارتۇن) is a Uyghur given name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “cumin (plant)”.[1]
Artun in Uyghur
What does Artun mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئارتۇن and Artun (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “cumin (plant)” applies. [1]
Is Artun a Uyghur name?
Yes. Artun is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Artun across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئارتۇنArabic script | — | same as above: “cumin (plant)” | 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 Artun
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 Artun
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 Artun rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- QentxanGirl“woman like sugar”same language (uyghur)
- “one who won”same language (uyghur)
- TajixanGirl“a woman worthy of being worn as a crown”same language (uyghur)
- MirzaheyderBoy“the name Heyder with the epithet Mirza”same language (uyghur)
- ErbetBoy“turbulent river”same language (uyghur)
- YultuznisaGirl“girl like a star”same language (uyghur)
- ErbitBoy“turbulent river”same language (uyghur)
- ShemmeBoy“scent, aroma, fragrance”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Artun
What does the name Artun mean?
Artun means “cumin (plant)”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Is Artun a girl's or a boy's name?
Our sources do not agree on a gender for Artun, so it is not classified.
Which languages use Artun?
Artun 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 Artun have?
Artun 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: زىرە (ئۆسۈملۈك); entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name; spelling ئارتۇن (+1 more)
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