Meqiz means “worshipper; bitter”. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Meqiz mean?
بىبى مەريەمنىڭ (مەريەم ئانىنىڭ) ئىسمى. مەنىسى: (1) ئىبادەت قىلغۇچى، (2) ئاچچىقLiteral meaning
Meqiz (مەقىز) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “worshipper; bitter”.[1]
name of Mary (Mother Maryam)
Meqiz in Uyghur
What does Meqiz mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written مەقىز and Meqiz (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “worshipper; bitter” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Is Meqiz a Uyghur name?
Yes. Meqiz is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Meqiz across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | مەقىزArabic script | Girl | same as above: “worshipper; bitter” | 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 Meqiz
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 Meqiz
Variants and linked names
- MariyeGirl“worshipper; bitter”
- MeryemGirl“Mary (mother of Jesus)”
- MeryemnisaGirl“woman pure as Mother Mary; the Mary among women”
Sibling names for Meqiz
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 Meqiz rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ObuqBoy“father, owner”same language (uyghur)
- “founded the state, governed the people”same language (uyghur)
- ReymigülGirl“merciful woman”same language (uyghur)
- GültamaraGirl“flower-like, flower-cheeked, dripping with flowers”same language (uyghur)
- HezizullaBoy“God's dear one”same language (uyghur)
- EbeyBoy“little slave, little servant”same language (uyghur)
- “strong prince”same language (uyghur)
- DilesmaGirl“lofty-hearted”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Meqiz
What does the name Meqiz mean?
Meqiz means “worshipper; bitter”. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Meqiz a girl's or a boy's name?
Meqiz is recorded as a girl's name.
Which languages use Meqiz?
Meqiz 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 Meqiz have?
Meqiz has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 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: بىبى مەريەمنىڭ (مەريەم ئانىنىڭ) ئىسمى. مەنىسى: (1) ئىبادەت قىلغۇچى، (2) ئاچچىق; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); spelling مەقىز (+1 more)
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