Meqsud means “cherished in the heart, desired, intended, wished for”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Meqsud is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Meqsud mean?
كۆڭۈلگە پۈكۈلگەن، ئارزۇ قىلغان، مەقسەت قىلغان، تىلىگەنLiteral meaning
Meqsud (مەقسۇد) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “cherished in the heart, desired, intended, wished for” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meqsud in Uyghur
What does Meqsud mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written مەقسۇد, Meqsud (ULY transliteration), Mexsut and مەخسۇت. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “cherished in the heart, desired, intended, wished for” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Meqsud come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Meqsud a Uyghur name?
Yes. Meqsud is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Meqsud across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | مەقسۇدArabic script MexsutLatin, variant مەخسۇتArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “cherished in the heart, desired, intended, wished for” | 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 Meqsud
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 Meqsud
Sibling names for Meqsud
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 Meqsud rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- Abdu'amirBoy“flourishing, one who brings prosperity; commander, one who orders”same language (uyghur)
- “man strong as a bull”same language (uyghur)
- TahirBoy“pure, clean”same language (uyghur)
- IxlimixanGirl“homeland, region”same language (uyghur)
- EphedullaBoy“tigers of God”same language (uyghur)
- Le'liGirl“red ruby; ruby-like”same language (uyghur)
- EhremGirl“forbidden, barred”same language (uyghur)
- TashmewlaBoy“the name Tash with the epithet Mewla”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Meqsud
What does the name Meqsud mean?
Meqsud means “cherished in the heart, desired, intended, wished for”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Meqsud a girl's or a boy's name?
Meqsud is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Meqsud come from?
Meqsud is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Meqsud?
Meqsud 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 Meqsud spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: مەقسۇد (Arabic script), Mexsut (Latin), مەخسۇت (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Meqsud have?
Meqsud 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: كۆڭۈلگە پۈكۈلگەن، ئارزۇ قىلغان، مەقسەت قىلغان، تىلىگەن; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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