Kisra means “title of the Iranian shahs”. 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 Kisra mean?
ئىران شاھلىرىنىڭ ئۇنۋانىLiteral meaning
Kisra (كىسرا) is a Uyghur given name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “title of the Iranian shahs”.[1]
Kisra in Uyghur
What does Kisra mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written كىسرا and Kisra (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “title of the Iranian shahs” applies. [1]
Is Kisra a Uyghur name?
Yes. Kisra is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Kisra across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | كىسراArabic script | — | same as above: “title of the Iranian shahs” | 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 Kisra
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 Kisra
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 Kisra rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MuqmireGirl“moonlit”same language (uyghur)
- ZulpiqarBoy“double-edged sword”same language (uyghur)
- “Bugha with the epithet 'fortunate'”same language (uyghur)
- Abdu'imamBoy“an imam”same language (uyghur)
- “calm man”same language (uyghur)
- “supporter, helper”same language (uyghur)
- RighbetBoy“enthusiasm, longing, inspiration”same language (uyghur)
- JasaretBoy“courage, bravery; to be bold”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Kisra
What does the name Kisra mean?
Kisra means “title of the Iranian shahs”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Is Kisra a girl's or a boy's name?
Our sources do not agree on a gender for Kisra, so it is not classified.
Which languages use Kisra?
Kisra 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 Kisra have?
Kisra 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: ئىران شاھلىرىنىڭ ئۇنۋانى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name; spelling كىسرا (+1 more)
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