Marjan means “small ruby stones from beneath the sea”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Tatar.
- Marjan is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur and Tatar.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Marjan mean?
دېڭىز ئاستىدىن چىقىدىغان ئۇششاق ياقۇت تاشلىرىLiteral meaning
Marjan (مارجان) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “small ruby stones from beneath the sea” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Nature and seasons · Precious metals and gems
Marjan in Uyghur and Tatar
What does Marjan mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written مارجان, Marjan (ULY transliteration), Marjan'gül and مارجانگۈل. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “small ruby stones from beneath the sea” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
What does Marjan mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Маржан and Marjan (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “small ruby stones from beneath the sea” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Marjan come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Marjan?
Marjan is used as a given name in Uyghur and Tatar. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Marjan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | مارجانArabic script Marjan'gülLatin, variant مارجانگۈلArabic script, variant | Girl | same as above: “small ruby stones from beneath the sea” | Documented[1] |
| Tatar | МаржанCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “small ruby stones from beneath the sea” | Editorial |
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 Marjan
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.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| مارجان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Marjan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Marjan'gül[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| مارجانگۈل[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Маржан | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Marjan | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Names related to Marjan
Variants and linked names
- Marjan'gülGirl“small ruby stones from beneath the sea”
Sibling names for Marjan
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Marjan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NewbaharGirl“early spring”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- LehelGirl“red ruby; ruby-like”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- HeremGirl“paradise, garden”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- KümüshbibiGirl“lady like silver”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- “prince with a mind like a lake”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- NafisaGirl“precious, exquisite”same language (tatar) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- TillanisaGirl“woman like a gold coin”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- “pearl”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
Common questions about Marjan
What does the name Marjan mean?
Marjan means “small ruby stones from beneath the sea”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Tatar.
Is Marjan a girl's or a boy's name?
Marjan is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Uyghur: girls; Tatar: girls.
Where does Marjan come from?
Marjan is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Marjan?
Marjan is recorded for Uyghur and Tatar. 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 Marjan spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: مارجان (Arabic script), Marjan'gül (Latin), مارجانگۈل (Arabic script), Маржан (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Marjan have?
Marjan has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 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: دېڭىز ئاستىدىن چىقىدىغان ئۇششاق ياقۇت تاشلىرى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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