Bughra means “male camel”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Bughra is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Bughra mean?
ئەركەك تۆگەLiteral meaning
Bughra (بۇغرا) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “male camel” and gives its origin as Turkic.[1]
Bughra in Uyghur
What does Bughra mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written بۇغرا and Bughra (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “male camel” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Bughra come from?
Turkic, native word. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Turkic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Bughra a Uyghur name?
Yes. Bughra is documented as a given name in Uyghur. It is built from Turkic words.
Bughra across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | بۇغراArabic script | Boy | same as above: “male camel” | 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 Bughra
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 Bughra
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 Bughra rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ReymixanGirl“merciful woman”same language (uyghur)
- SemimBoy“sincere, just, pure, genuine”same language (uyghur)
- WestinBoy“fearless, wolf-like hero of the faith”same language (uyghur)
- Abdulmu'taBoy“giver, bestower”same language (uyghur)
- ZulxumarGirl“longed-for, desired; accompanied by longing”same language (uyghur)
- IgemberdiBoy“God my Lord gave a son”same language (uyghur)
- MetseytBoy“the name Se'id with the epithet Muhammad”same language (uyghur)
- TahaBoy“pure”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Bughra
What does the name Bughra mean?
Bughra means “male camel”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Bughra a girl's or a boy's name?
Bughra is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Bughra come from?
Bughra is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Bughra?
Bughra 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 Bughra have?
Bughra has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 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: ئەركەك تۆگە; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Turkic (+2 more)
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