Mengnur means “the name Menglik with the epithet Nur”. It comes from Turkic and Arabic elements. It is documented as a name for girls and boys in Uyghur.
- Mengnur is a name of Turkic and Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Mengnur mean?
Literally: menglik (name) + nur (epithet)
مەڭلىك: ئىسمى، نۇر: سۈپىتىLiteral meaning
Mengnur (مەڭنۇر) is a Uyghur name for girls and boys recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “the name Menglik with the epithet Nur” and gives its origin as Turkic and Arabic.[1]
Mengnur in Uyghur
What does Mengnur mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written مەڭنۇر, Mengnur (ULY transliteration), Menurxan, مەنۇرخان, Menur, مەڭنۇرخان, Mengnurxan and مەنۇر. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “the name Menglik with the epithet Nur” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.[1]
Where does the name Mengnur come from?
Turkic and Arabic, hybrid compound. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Turkic and Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Mengnur a Uyghur name?
Yes. Mengnur is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it combines Turkic and Arabic elements.
Mengnur across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | مەڭنۇرArabic script MenurxanLatin, variant مەنۇرخانArabic script, variant MenurLatin, variant مەڭنۇرخانArabic script, variant MengnurxanLatin, variant مەنۇرArabic script, variant | Unisex | same as above: “the name Menglik with the epithet Nur” | 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 Mengnur
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| مەڭنۇر[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Mengnur[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Menurxan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| مەنۇرخان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Menur[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| مەڭنۇرخان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Mengnurxan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| مەنۇر[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Mengnur
Variants and linked names
- MenggülGirl“happy girl”
- MengliknurBoy“the name Menglik with the epithet Nur”
Sibling names for Mengnur
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 Mengnur rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- “wild sheep”same language (uyghur)
- “great khan, khan of the people”same language (uyghur)
- PethidinBoy“victory of the faith”same language (uyghur)
- JandostBoy“one who deeply loves friendship”same language (uyghur)
- NurnisaGirl“the name Nur with the suffix nisa”same language (uyghur)
- NurijamalxanGirl“light radiating from beauty; beautiful woman radiating light”same language (uyghur)
- “one who befriends”same language (uyghur)
- UyghunjanBoy“as desired, fitting one's wishes”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Mengnur
What does the name Mengnur mean?
Mengnur means “the name Menglik with the epithet Nur”. It comes from Turkic and Arabic elements. It is documented as a name for girls and boys in Uyghur.
Is Mengnur a girl's or a boy's name?
Mengnur is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Mengnur come from?
Mengnur is of Turkic and Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Mengnur?
Mengnur 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 is Mengnur spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: مەڭنۇر (Arabic script), Menurxan (Latin), مەنۇرخان (Arabic script), Menur (Latin), مەڭنۇرخان (Arabic script), Mengnurxan (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Mengnur have?
Mengnur has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 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: مەڭلىك: ئىسمى، نۇر: سۈپىتى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (unisex); origin: Turkic, Arabic (+8 more)
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