Meqdir means “ability, strength”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Meqdir is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Meqdir mean?
ئىقتىدار، كۈچLiteral meaning
Meqdir (مەقدىر) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “ability, strength” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Strength and courage
Meqdir in Uyghur
What does Meqdir mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written مەقدىر and Meqdir (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “ability, strength” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Meqdir come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Meqdir a Uyghur name?
Yes. Meqdir is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Meqdir across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | مەقدىرArabic script | Boy | same as above: “ability, strength” | 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 Meqdir
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 Meqdir
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Meqdir
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 Meqdir rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- “brave, valiant, hero”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- “brave as a tiger”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- JasaretBoy“courage, bravery; to be bold”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- JeriBoy“bold, brave”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- “brave beg”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- “man brave as a leopard”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- QeyserBoy“emperor, khan, king; great, mighty, grand”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- SayipbegBoy“bey of beys, hero among men”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
Common questions about Meqdir
What does the name Meqdir mean?
Meqdir means “ability, strength”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Meqdir a girl's or a boy's name?
Meqdir is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Meqdir come from?
Meqdir is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Meqdir?
Meqdir 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 Meqdir have?
Meqdir 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: ئىقتىدار، كۈچ; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
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