Kümüshxan means “silver (name of a metal)”. 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 Kümüshxan mean?
مېتال ئىسمىLiteral meaning
Kümüshxan (كۈمۈشخان) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “silver (name of a metal)”.[1]
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
Kümüshxan in Uyghur
What does Kümüshxan mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written كۈمۈشخان and Kümüshxan (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “silver (name of a metal)” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Is Kümüshxan a Uyghur name?
Yes. Kümüshxan is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Kümüshxan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | كۈمۈشخانArabic script | Girl | same as above: “silver (name of a metal)” | 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 Kümüshxan
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 Kümüshxan
Variants and linked names
- KümüshGirl“silver (name of a metal)”
Sibling names for Kümüshxan
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 Kümüshxan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ÉtibarxanGirl“Étibar with the epithet Khan”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AqcheBoy“silver coin”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- DinarxanGirl“precious as a gold coin”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- EnderBoy“rarest, most precious”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- TelhegülGirl“girl precious as the talha tree”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AqchiBoy“silver coin”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- MewitxanGirl“pearl (a kind of precious stone)”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- GöherxanGirl“a kind of precious stone; ruby”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
Common questions about Kümüshxan
What does the name Kümüshxan mean?
Kümüshxan means “silver (name of a metal)”. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Kümüshxan a girl's or a boy's name?
Kümüshxan is recorded as a girl's name.
Which languages use Kümüshxan?
Kümüshxan 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 Kümüshxan have?
Kümüshxan 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: مېتال ئىسمى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); spelling كۈمۈشخان (+1 more)
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