Epir means “pearls”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Epir mean?
قەدىمكى ئىران شاھلىرىدىن بىرىنىڭ ئىسمى. ئەرەبچىدىكى مەنىسى: ئۈنچە-مەرۋايىتLiteral meaning
Epir (ئەپىر) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “pearls”.[1]
name of one of the ancient Iranian shahs; "pearls" is its Arabic meaning
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
Epir in Uyghur
What does Epir mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئەپىر and Epir (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “pearls” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Is Epir a Uyghur name?
Yes. Epir is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Epir across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئەپىرArabic script | Boy | same as above: “pearls” | 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 Epir
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 Epir
Variants and linked names
- EpridinBoy“ornament of the faith”
Sibling names for Epir
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 Epir rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GhaliBoy“precious, dear, beloved”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- “exquisite, precious, rare”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- MermerBoy“precious stone”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- DinareGirl“precious as a gold coin”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- “valuable, precious”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- “coral, pearl”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- JewherBoy“a precious stone, ruby”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- Semini'ayGirl“value, precious; plump”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
Common questions about Epir
What does the name Epir mean?
Epir means “pearls”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Epir a girl's or a boy's name?
Epir is recorded as a boy's name.
Which languages use Epir?
Epir 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 Epir have?
Epir 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 ئىران شاھلىرىدىن بىرىنىڭ ئىسمى. ئەرەبچىدىكى مەنىسى: ئۈنچە-مەرۋايىت; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); spelling ئەپىر (+1 more)
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