Bawudun means “esteemed person of the faith”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Bawudun mean?
دىننىڭ ئەتىۋار كىشىسىLiteral meaning
Bawudun (باۋۇدۇن) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “esteemed person of the faith”.[1]
Meaning themes: Faith and devotion
Bawudun in Uyghur
What does Bawudun mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written باۋۇدۇن and Bawudun (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “esteemed person of the faith” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Is Bawudun a Uyghur name?
Yes. Bawudun is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Bawudun across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | باۋۇدۇنArabic script | Boy | same as above: “esteemed person of the faith” | 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 Bawudun
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 Bawudun
Variants and linked names
- Baha'idinBoy“esteemed person of the faith”
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Bawudun
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 Bawudun rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ÜmitjanBoy“trust, faith; hope”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- ZahideGirl“pious, devout”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- Se'iddinBoy“fortunate one of the faith, happiness of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- MuqadinBoy“leader of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- ZeynidinBoy“adornment of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- MejidinBoy“honourable person of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- ShawudunBoy“star of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- IxtiyaridinBoy“chosen person of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
Common questions about Bawudun
What does the name Bawudun mean?
Bawudun means “esteemed person of the faith”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Bawudun a girl's or a boy's name?
Bawudun is recorded as a boy's name.
Which languages use Bawudun?
Bawudun 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 Bawudun have?
Bawudun 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: دىننىڭ ئەتىۋار كىشىسى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); spelling باۋۇدۇن (+1 more)
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