Meqsut means “aim, purpose”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Meqsut is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Meqsut mean?
Literal meaning
Meqsut is a boy's name used in Uyghur. It means “aim, purpose”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Uyghur form of Maqsud
Meqsut in Uyghur
What does Meqsut mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written مەقسۇت and Meqsut (ULY). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “aim, purpose” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Meqsut come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Meqsut a Uyghur name?
Yes. Meqsut is used as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Meqsut across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | مەقسۇتArabic script | Boy | same as above: “aim, purpose” | Editorial |
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 Meqsut
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| مەقسۇت | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Meqsut | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY) |
Sibling names for Meqsut
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 Meqsut rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- RoshinayGirl“girl radiant as the moon”same language (uyghur)
- BehriBoy“benefit, gain; sea (in Arabic)”same language (uyghur)
- GülnawaxanGirl“flower of joy”same language (uyghur)
- ZebeyBoy“slaughtered, sacrificed in the way of God, sacrifice”same language (uyghur)
- EsmitulBoy“God's pure person”same language (uyghur)
- Ne'imeGirl“joyful, at ease, happy”same language (uyghur)
- ZibanGirl“beautiful woman, the beauty of women”same language (uyghur)
- AsipxanGirl“paternal family”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Meqsut
What does the name Meqsut mean?
Meqsut means “aim, purpose”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Meqsut a girl's or a boy's name?
Meqsut is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Meqsut come from?
Meqsut is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Meqsut?
Meqsut 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 Meqsut have?
Meqsut has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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