Kurmanjan means “victim + soul”. It comes from Kyrgyz elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Kyrgyz.
- Kurmanjan is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Kyrgyz.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 9 letters.
What does Kurmanjan mean?
Building blocks
Kurmanjan (Курманжан) is a girl's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Kyrgyz. Wiktionary analyses the name as a compound of курман (‘victim’) and жан (‘soul’). Read together, the parts give “victim + soul”.[1]
Meaning themes: Life and soul
Kurmanjan in Kyrgyz
What does Kurmanjan mean in Kyrgyz?
In Kyrgyz the name is written Курманжан, Kurmanjan (Wiktionary romanization) and قۇرمانجان. No separate Kyrgyz gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “victim + soul” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Kurmanjan come from?
Kyrgyz, compound. Wiktionary analyses the name as a compound of курман (‘victim’) and жан (‘soul’).[1]✓ Documented
Is Kurmanjan a Kyrgyz name?
Yes. Kurmanjan is documented as a given name in Kyrgyz. It is built from Turkic words.
Kurmanjan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrgyz | КурманжанCyrillic قۇرمانجانArabic script, variant | Girl | same as above: “victim + soul” | 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 Kurmanjan
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 Kurmanjan
Other names with can
Sibling names for Kurmanjan
Names recorded for the same language (Kyrgyz) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Kurmanjan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ErcanBoy“man, hero + soul”same language (kyrgyz) · also shares the theme life and soul · also shares the element can
- AruujanGirl“dear beauty”same language (kyrgyz) · also shares the theme life and soul · also shares the element can
- NurjanBoy“light + soul”same language (kyrgyz) · also shares the theme life and soul · also shares the element can
- BubujanGirl“dear lady”same language (kyrgyz) · also shares the theme life and soul · also shares the element can
- GuljanGirl“dear flower”same language (kyrgyz) · also shares the theme life and soul · also shares the element can
- BekjanBoy“chieftain, master + soul”same language (kyrgyz) · also shares the theme life and soul · also shares the element can
- AijanGirl“dear moon”same language (kyrgyz) · also shares the theme life and soul · also shares the element can
- JanbolatBoy“soul + steel”same language (kyrgyz) · also shares the theme life and soul · also shares the element can
Common questions about Kurmanjan
What does the name Kurmanjan mean?
Kurmanjan means “victim + soul”. It comes from Kyrgyz elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Kyrgyz.
Is Kurmanjan a girl's or a boy's name?
Kurmanjan is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Kurmanjan come from?
Kurmanjan is of Kyrgyz origin according to our origin records, and it is built from can + жан. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Kurmanjan?
Kurmanjan is recorded for Kyrgyz. 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 is Kurmanjan spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Курманжан (Cyrillic), قۇرمانجان (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Kurmanjan have?
Kurmanjan 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.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Курманжан”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 69623024. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology states: курман (kurman, “victim”) + жан (jan, “soul”); classified as a female given name in the Kyrgyz section; listed as a female given name in the Kyrgyz section; headword of the Kyrgyz given-name entry (+2 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “курман”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 89257044. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Kyrgyz курман ‘victim’
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “жан”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 89576946. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Kyrgyz жан ‘soul’
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