Israq means “silver”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Israq mean?
ئىسھاق پەيغەمبەرنىڭ ئىسمى. مەنىسى: كۈمۈشLiteral meaning
Israq (ئىسراق) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “silver”.[1]
name of the prophet Ishaq (Isaac)
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
Israq in Uyghur
What does Israq mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئىسراق and Israq (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “silver” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Is Israq a Uyghur name?
Yes. Israq is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Israq across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئىسراقArabic script | Boy | same as above: “silver” | 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 Israq
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 Israq
Variants and linked names
- İshakBoy“Isaac (name of the patriarch and prophet)”
Sibling names for Israq
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 Israq rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- JewherBoy“a precious stone, ruby”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- TawaxanGirl“pretty, precious and cherished as fine silk”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- MarjanGirl“small ruby stones from beneath the sea”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- NedirBoy“precious, unequalled, rare; new, beautiful”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- Le'libibiGirl“lady like a ruby”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- EpirBoy“pearls”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- MahisiminGirl“silver moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- “valuable, precious”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
Common questions about Israq
What does the name Israq mean?
Israq means “silver”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Israq a girl's or a boy's name?
Israq is recorded as a boy's name.
Which languages use Israq?
Israq 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 Israq have?
Israq 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: ئىسھاق پەيغەمبەرنىڭ ئىسمى. مەنىسى: كۈمۈش; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); spelling ئىسراق (+1 more)
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