Dinar means “name of a gold coin”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Tatar and Bashkir.
- Dinar is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur, Tatar and Bashkir.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Dinar mean?
تىللا پۇل نامى (ھازىر ئىراق، ئىئوردانىيە قەغەز پۇلى)Literal meaning
Dinar (دىنار) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “name of a gold coin” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
now the paper currency of Iraq and Jordan
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
Dinar in Uyghur, Tatar and Bashkir
What does Dinar mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written دىنار and Dinar (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “name of a gold coin” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
What does Dinar mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Динар and Dinar (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “name of a gold coin” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Dinar mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Динар and Dinar (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “name of a gold coin” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Dinar come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Dinar?
Dinar is used as a given name in Uyghur, Tatar and Bashkir. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Dinar across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | دىنارArabic script | Boy | same as above: “name of a gold coin” | Documented[1] |
| Tatar | ДинарCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “name of a gold coin” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | ДинарCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “name of a gold coin” | Editorial |
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 Dinar
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| دىنار[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Dinar[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Динар | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Dinar | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Динар | Bashkir | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Dinar | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Names related to Dinar
Sibling names for Dinar
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Dinar rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- EnzheGirl“pearl”same language (tatar) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- “emerald”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- NuqreGirl“silver”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- “Altun with the epithet 'black'”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- “ruby (a mineral)”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- ShiripBoy“honourable, precious, great, distinguished, lofty”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- “dear, precious; little child”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- SiminBoy“value, precious; plump”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
Common questions about Dinar
What does the name Dinar mean?
Dinar means “name of a gold coin”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Dinar a girl's or a boy's name?
Dinar is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Uyghur: boys; Tatar: boys; Bashkir: boys.
Where does Dinar come from?
Dinar is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Dinar?
Dinar is recorded for Uyghur, Tatar and Bashkir. 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 Dinar spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: دىنار (Arabic script), Динар (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Dinar have?
Dinar 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: تىللا پۇل نامى (ھازىر ئىراق، ئىئوردانىيە قەغەز پۇلى); entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
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