Ighar means “strong, mighty”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Ighar mean?
كۈچلۈك، قۇدرەتلىكLiteral meaning
Ighar (ئىغار) is a Uyghur given name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “strong, mighty”.[1]
Meaning themes: Strength and courage
Ighar in Uyghur
What does Ighar mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئىغار and Ighar (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “strong, mighty” applies. [1]
Is Ighar a Uyghur name?
Yes. Ighar is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Ighar across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئىغارArabic script | — | same as above: “strong, mighty” | 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 Ighar
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 Ighar
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Ighar
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 Ighar rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MuqtedirBoy“capable, strong, mighty, rich”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- “strength, power”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- “brave prince”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- “strong, mighty”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- BatushBoy“fearless, brave”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- “firm, strong”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- “man strong as a boar”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- MeghzemBoy“of the highest rank; great, mighty, important, numerous”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
Common questions about Ighar
What does the name Ighar mean?
Ighar means “strong, mighty”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Is Ighar a girl's or a boy's name?
Our sources do not agree on a gender for Ighar, so it is not classified.
Which languages use Ighar?
Ighar 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 Ighar have?
Ighar 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: كۈچلۈك، قۇدرەتلىك; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name; spelling ئىغار (+1 more)
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