Meqrube means “near; close relationship”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Meqrube is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Meqrube mean?
يېقىن، يېقىن مۇناسىۋەتLiteral meaning
Meqrube (مەقرۇبە) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “near; close relationship” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meqrube in Uyghur
What does Meqrube mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written مەقرۇبە and Meqrube (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “near; close relationship” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Meqrube come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Meqrube a Uyghur name?
Yes. Meqrube is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Meqrube across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | مەقرۇبەArabic script | Girl | same as above: “near; close relationship” | 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 Meqrube
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.
Sibling names for Meqrube
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 Meqrube rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BasimeGirl“smiling one”same language (uyghur)
- NisagülGirl“women”same language (uyghur)
- TurajanBoy“front line; beacon tower, watchtower; Turk”same language (uyghur)
- AliratGirl“name of a fruit”same language (uyghur)
- RaghibeGirl“one who desires, hopeful”same language (uyghur)
- GülinarGirl“pomegranate flower, pomegranate blossom”same language (uyghur)
- NiyabBoy“agent, representative, member”same language (uyghur)
- “eternal beg”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Meqrube
What does the name Meqrube mean?
Meqrube means “near; close relationship”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Meqrube a girl's or a boy's name?
Meqrube is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Meqrube come from?
Meqrube is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Meqrube?
Meqrube 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 Meqrube have?
Meqrube has 3 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: يېقىن، يېقىن مۇناسىۋەت; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
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