Gülmextum means “flower of Makhtum”. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 9 letters.
What does Gülmextum mean?
مەختۇمنىڭ گۈلىLiteral meaning
Gülmextum (گۈلمەختۇم) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “flower of Makhtum”.[1]
Meaning themes: Flowers
Gülmextum in Uyghur
What does Gülmextum mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written گۈلمەختۇم and Gülmextum (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “flower of Makhtum” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Is Gülmextum a Uyghur name?
Yes. Gülmextum is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Gülmextum across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | گۈلمەختۇمArabic script | Girl | same as above: “flower of Makhtum” | 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 Gülmextum
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 Gülmextum
Variants and linked names
- GülimextumGirl“flower of Makhtum (sealed, stamped)”
- MextumBoy“stamped, sealed”
Sibling names for Gülmextum
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 Gülmextum rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ÉtibargülGirl“Étibar with the epithet 'flower'”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme flowers
- AbdugülBoy“person as beautiful as a flower”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme flowers
- SebigülGirl“little girl, bud”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme flowers
- ReyhannisaGirl“woman like the reyhan flower”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme flowers
- ChéchekGirl“flower”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme flowers
- ChimenzarGirl“meadowland, flower garden”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme flowers
- Jahan'gülGirl“flower of the world”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme flowers
- BibizeynebGirl“name of a flower; in some accounts a bird”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme flowers
Common questions about Gülmextum
What does the name Gülmextum mean?
Gülmextum means “flower of Makhtum”. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Gülmextum a girl's or a boy's name?
Gülmextum is recorded as a girl's name.
Which languages use Gülmextum?
Gülmextum 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 Gülmextum have?
Gülmextum has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 9 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: مەختۇمنىڭ گۈلى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); spelling گۈلمەختۇم (+1 more)
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