Esmer means “dun, grey”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- Esmer is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish, Uyghur and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Esmer mean?
بوزرەڭ، بوزLiteral meaning
Esmer (ئەسمەر) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “dun, grey” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Esmer in Turkish, Uyghur and Azerbaijani
What does Esmer mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Esmer. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “dun, grey” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Esmer mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئەسمەر and Esmer (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “dun, grey” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
What does Esmer mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Əsmər. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “dun, grey” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Esmer come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Esmer?
Esmer is used as a given name in Turkish, Uyghur and Azerbaijani. 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.
Esmer across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | EsmerLatin | Girl | same as above: “dun, grey” | Editorial |
| Uyghur | ئەسمەرArabic script | Boy | same as above: “dun, grey” | Documented[1] |
| Azerbaijani | ƏsmərLatin | Girl | same as above: “dun, grey” | 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 Esmer
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 Esmer
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 Esmer rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GülesmenGirl“jasmine flower”same language (uyghur)
- GülseverGirl“one who loves roses”same language (turkish)
- KenjiBoy“born later”same language (uyghur)
- AyzıtGirl“name of an ancient Turkic goddess of beauty, chastity and birth”same language (turkish)
- HafsaGirl“young lioness”same language (turkish)
- DilpigarGirl“heartbroken, distressed”same language (uyghur)
- AbduseyyidBoy“master, lord, sir, teacher, prophet; servant of the master”same language (uyghur)
- GünkanUnisex“sun khan”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Esmer
What does the name Esmer mean?
Esmer means “dun, grey”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
Is Esmer a girl's or a boy's name?
Esmer is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: girls; Uyghur: boys; Azerbaijani: girls.
Where does Esmer come from?
Esmer is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Esmer?
Esmer is recorded for Turkish, Uyghur and Azerbaijani. 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 Esmer spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Esmer (Latin), ئەسمەر (Arabic script), Əsmər (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Esmer have?
Esmer 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: بوزرەڭ، بوز; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
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