Asur means “name of an ancient people”. It comes from Hebrew. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Asur is a name of Hebrew origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Asur mean?
قەدىمكى بىر مىللەت نامىLiteral meaning
Asur (ئاسۇر) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “name of an ancient people” and gives its origin as Hebrew.[1]
Asur in Uyghur
What does Asur mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئاسۇر, Asur (ULY transliteration), Asurixan, ئاسۇرىخان, Asurem and ئاسۇرەم. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “name of an ancient people” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Asur come from?
Hebrew, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Hebrew.[1]✓ Documented
Is Asur a Uyghur name?
Yes. Asur is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Hebrew.
Asur across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئاسۇرArabic script AsurixanLatin, variant ئاسۇرىخانArabic script, variant AsuremLatin, variant ئاسۇرەمArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “name of an ancient people” | 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 Asur
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.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ئاسۇر[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Asur[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Asurixan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ئاسۇرىخان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Asurem[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ئاسۇرەم[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Asur
Variants and linked names
- AsuremGirl“name of an ancient people”
Sibling names for Asur
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 Asur rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NisaGirl“women”same language (uyghur)
- MunaqizGirl“hopeful, longed-for girl”same language (uyghur)
- EbuxetibBoy“father of Xetib”same language (uyghur)
- “renowned, famous”same language (uyghur)
- MaysigülGirl“name for crops in their growing stage”same language (uyghur)
- “Oghul with the epithet Beg”same language (uyghur)
- Kerimi'ayGirl“noble, generous (girl)”same language (uyghur)
- MerzuqBoy“happy, prosperous, possessing all necessities”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Asur
What does the name Asur mean?
Asur means “name of an ancient people”. It comes from Hebrew. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Asur a girl's or a boy's name?
Asur is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Asur come from?
Asur is of Hebrew origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Asur?
Asur 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 Asur spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: ئاسۇر (Arabic script), Asurixan (Latin), ئاسۇرىخان (Arabic script), Asurem (Latin), ئاسۇرەم (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Asur have?
Asur has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 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: قەدىمكى بىر مىللەت نامى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Hebrew (+6 more)
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