Asira means “left-handed girl”. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Asira mean?
سولخەي قىز (سول قولىنى ئىشلىتىدىغان قىز)Literal meaning
Asira (ئاسىرا) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “left-handed girl”.[1]
Asira in Uyghur
What does Asira mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئاسىرا and Asira (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “left-handed girl” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Is Asira a Uyghur name?
Yes. Asira is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Asira across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئاسىراArabic script | Girl | same as above: “left-handed girl” | 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 Asira
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 Asira
Variants and linked names
- EsiraGirl“left-handed girl”
Sibling names for Asira
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 Asira rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MuptullaBoy“one who carries out God's law”same language (uyghur)
- MehmusBoy“zealous, ardent, spirited”same language (uyghur)
- TuranixanGirl“Turkic woman”same language (uyghur)
- MusherrepBoy“respected, esteemed, honourable”same language (uyghur)
- MéhrayGirl“kind girl”same language (uyghur)
- JewlanBoy“to flutter; to stroll”same language (uyghur)
- ZileyGirl“one who attains life, possessor of life, life's companion”same language (uyghur)
- MuselliBoy“armed; agile; one who performs prayers”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Asira
What does the name Asira mean?
Asira means “left-handed girl”. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Asira a girl's or a boy's name?
Asira is recorded as a girl's name.
Which languages use Asira?
Asira 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 Asira have?
Asira has 3 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: سولخەي قىز (سول قولىنى ئىشلىتىدىغان قىز); entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); spelling ئاسىرا (+1 more)
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