Epridun means “pearls”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Epridun is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Epridun mean?
قەدىمكى ئىران شاھلىرىدىن بىرىنىڭ ئىسمى. ئەرەبچىدىكى مەنىسى: ئۈنچە-مەرۋايىتLiteral meaning
Epridun (ئەپرىدۇن) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “pearls” and gives its origin as Persian.[1]
name of one of the ancient Iranian shahs; "pearls" is its Arabic meaning
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
Epridun in Uyghur
What does Epridun mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئەپرىدۇن, Epridun (ULY transliteration), Epir, ئەپىر, Piridun, Epirjan, Peridun, پەرىدۇن, پىرىدۇن and ئەپىرجان. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “pearls” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Epridun come from?
Persian, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Is Epridun a Uyghur name?
Yes. Epridun is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Epridun across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئەپرىدۇنArabic script EpirLatin, variant ئەپىرArabic script, variant PiridunLatin, variant EpirjanLatin, variant PeridunLatin, variant پەرىدۇنArabic script, variant پىرىدۇنArabic script, variant ئەپىرجانArabic script, variant | 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 Epridun
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ئەپرىدۇن[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Epridun[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Epir[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ئەپىر[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Piridun[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| Epirjan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| Peridun[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| پەرىدۇن[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| پىرىدۇن[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| ئەپىرجان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Epridun
Sibling names for Epridun
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 Epridun rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- LehelGirl“red ruby; ruby-like”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- MerwayitxanGirl“pearl (a kind of precious stone)”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- IzzetayGirl“precious girl”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- “Altun with the epithet Qughursu”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- GöherGirl“jewel, gem; treasure”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- PeridunBoy“pearls”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- YaqutGirl“a kind of precious stone”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- “pearl”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
Common questions about Epridun
What does the name Epridun mean?
Epridun means “pearls”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Epridun a girl's or a boy's name?
Epridun is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Epridun come from?
Epridun is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Epridun?
Epridun 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 Epridun spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: ئەپرىدۇن (Arabic script), Epir (Latin), ئەپىر (Arabic script), Piridun (Latin), Epirjan (Latin), Peridun (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Epridun have?
Epridun 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: قەدىمكى ئىران شاھلىرىدىن بىرىنىڭ ئىسمى. ئەرەبچىدىكى مەنىسى: ئۈنچە-مەرۋايىت; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Persian (+10 more)
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