Esgher means “youngest of all; youngest son”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Esgher is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Esgher mean?
ھەممىدىن كىچىك؛ ئەڭ كىچىك ئوغۇلLiteral meaning
Esgher (ئەسغەر) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “youngest of all; youngest son” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Esgher in Uyghur
What does Esgher mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئەسغەر, Esgher (ULY transliteration), Esqer and ئەسقەر. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “youngest of all; youngest son” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Esgher come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Esgher a Uyghur name?
Yes. Esgher is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Esgher across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئەسغەرArabic script EsqerLatin, variant ئەسقەرArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “youngest of all; youngest son” | 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 Esgher
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 Esgher
Variants and linked names
- EsqerBoy“youngest of all; youngest son”
Sibling names for Esgher
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 Esgher rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- A'izeGirl“poor, humble one”same language (uyghur)
- NilüferGirl“water lily, lotus”same language (uyghur)
- ZeynulBoy“adornment of God”same language (uyghur)
- HezizulBoy“God's dear one”same language (uyghur)
- “the name Hüseyin with the epithet Muhammad”same language (uyghur)
- ShakirBoy“one who is grateful, one who gives thanks”same language (uyghur)
- NurizahidBoy“pious son”same language (uyghur)
- AbdulmuhsinBoy“benevolent person”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Esgher
What does the name Esgher mean?
Esgher means “youngest of all; youngest son”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Esgher a girl's or a boy's name?
Esgher is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Esgher come from?
Esgher is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Esgher?
Esgher 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 Esgher spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: ئەسغەر (Arabic script), Esqer (Latin), ئەسقەر (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Esgher have?
Esgher 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: ھەممىدىن كىچىك؛ ئەڭ كىچىك ئوغۇل; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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