Méhirnigar means “with the likeness of the sun”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Méhirnigar is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 4 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 10 letters.
What does Méhirnigar mean?
قۇياش سۈرەتلىكLiteral meaning
Méhirnigar (مېھىرنىگار) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “with the likeness of the sun” and gives its origin as Persian.[1]
Meaning themes: Sun
Méhirnigar in Uyghur
What does Méhirnigar mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written مېھىرنىگار and Méhirnigar (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “with the likeness of the sun” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Méhirnigar come from?
Persian, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Is Méhirnigar a Uyghur name?
Yes. Méhirnigar is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Méhirnigar across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | مېھىرنىگارArabic script | Girl | same as above: “with the likeness of the sun” | 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 Méhirnigar
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 Méhirnigar
Sibling names for Méhirnigar
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 Méhirnigar rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- “the sun rose; a son like the sun was born”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme sun
- “Tengri like the sun”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme sun
- KünturBoy“may my son endure like the sun”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme sun
- “given by the sun, bringer of fortune; gave sun-like son”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme sun
- ShemshixanGirl“lady like the sun”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme sun
- ZiyanaharGirl“sunshine”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme sun
- ShemsiyeGirl“like the sun; solar calendar”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme sun
- NeyranBoy“sun and moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme sun
Common questions about Méhirnigar
What does the name Méhirnigar mean?
Méhirnigar means “with the likeness of the sun”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Méhirnigar a girl's or a boy's name?
Méhirnigar is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Méhirnigar come from?
Méhirnigar is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Méhirnigar?
Méhirnigar 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 Méhirnigar have?
Méhirnigar has 4 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 10 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: قۇياش سۈرەتلىك; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Persian (+2 more)
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