Meqsude means “cherished in the heart, desired, intended, wished for”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Meqsude is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Meqsude mean?
كۆڭۈلگە پۈكۈلگەن، ئارزۇ قىلغان، مەقسەت قىلغان، تىلىگەنLiteral meaning
Meqsude (مەقسۇدە) is a Uyghur girl'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]
Meqsude in Uyghur
What does Meqsude mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written مەقسۇدە, Meqsude (ULY transliteration), Mexsudem, مەخسۇدەم, Mexsude and مەخسۇدە. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “cherished in the heart, desired, intended, wished for” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Meqsude come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Meqsude a Uyghur name?
Yes. Meqsude is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Meqsude across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | مەقسۇدەArabic script MexsudemLatin, variant مەخسۇدەمArabic script, variant MexsudeLatin, variant مەخسۇدەArabic script, variant | Girl | 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 Meqsude
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| مەقسۇدە[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Meqsude[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Mexsudem[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| مەخسۇدەم[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Mexsude[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| مەخسۇدە[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Meqsude
Variants and linked names
- MeqsudBoy“cherished in the heart, desired, intended, wished for”
Sibling names for Meqsude
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 Meqsude rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GülyarGirl“together with a flower”same language (uyghur)
- ShazademGirl“child of a shah”same language (uyghur)
- SayraGirl“fortunate, at ease, happy”same language (uyghur)
- ReshidBoy“one who shows the right path”same language (uyghur)
- NurighaliBoy“beloved son”same language (uyghur)
- JebirBoy“mighty, powerful, great”same language (uyghur)
- ShirimbegBoy“my lion-like son”same language (uyghur)
- BunisaGirl“grand lady among women”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Meqsude
What does the name Meqsude mean?
Meqsude means “cherished in the heart, desired, intended, wished for”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Meqsude a girl's or a boy's name?
Meqsude is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Meqsude come from?
Meqsude is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Meqsude?
Meqsude 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 Meqsude spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: مەقسۇدە (Arabic script), Mexsudem (Latin), مەخسۇدەم (Arabic script), Mexsude (Latin), مەخسۇدە (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Meqsude have?
Meqsude 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: كۆڭۈلگە پۈكۈلگەن، ئارزۇ قىلغان، مەقسەت قىلغان، تىلىگەن; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic (+6 more)
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