Ashur means “born in the month of Ashura; tithe collector”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Ashur is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Ashur mean?
(1) ئۇشۇر ئېيىدا تۇغۇلغان، (2) ئۆشرە ئالغۇچىLiteral meaning
Ashur (ئاشۇر) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “born in the month of Ashura; tithe collector” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Ashur in Uyghur
What does Ashur mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئاشۇر, Ashur (ULY transliteration), Hashur and ھاشۇر. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “born in the month of Ashura; tithe collector” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Ashur come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Ashur a Uyghur name?
Yes. Ashur is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Ashur across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئاشۇرArabic script HashurLatin, variant ھاشۇرArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “born in the month of Ashura; tithe collector” | 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 Ashur
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 Ashur
Variants and linked names
- HashurBoy“born in the month of Ashura; collector of the tithe”
Sibling names for Ashur
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 Ashur rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GhezinixanGirl“mine of wealth, storehouse”same language (uyghur)
- ZuhrullaBoy“light of God, God's bright star”same language (uyghur)
- EtirdinBoy“the name Etir with the suffix din”same language (uyghur)
- ShadixanGirl“happy, happiness; singer”same language (uyghur)
- ImirghiyasBoy“Ghiyas with the suffix Emir”same language (uyghur)
- NurijamalGirl“light radiating from beauty; light of beauty”same language (uyghur)
- GhujidulBoy“Khoja with the epithet Abdulla”same language (uyghur)
- “healthy”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Ashur
What does the name Ashur mean?
Ashur means “born in the month of Ashura; tithe collector”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Ashur a girl's or a boy's name?
Ashur is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Ashur come from?
Ashur is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Ashur?
Ashur 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 Ashur spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: ئاشۇر (Arabic script), Hashur (Latin), ھاشۇر (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Ashur have?
Ashur 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: (1) ئۇشۇر ئېيىدا تۇغۇلغان، (2) ئۆشرە ئالغۇچى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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