Meriqiz means “confidant, companion, close, intimate”. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Meriqiz mean?
سىرداش، ئۈلپەت، يېقىن، خاسLiteral meaning
Meriqiz (مەرىقىز) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “confidant, companion, close, intimate”.[1]
Meriqiz in Uyghur
What does Meriqiz mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written مەرىقىز and Meriqiz (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “confidant, companion, close, intimate” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Is Meriqiz a Uyghur name?
Yes. Meriqiz is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Meriqiz across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | مەرىقىزArabic script | Girl | same as above: “confidant, companion, close, intimate” | 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 Meriqiz
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 Meriqiz
Sibling names for Meriqiz
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 Meriqiz rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NuramineGirl“the name Emine with the epithet Nur”same language (uyghur)
- RehbergülGirl“guide, one who walks ahead”same language (uyghur)
- ImireGirl“female emir”same language (uyghur)
- EzemgülGirl“greatest girl of all”same language (uyghur)
- ZeminBoy“land, soil, homeland”same language (uyghur)
- “illuminator of the people”same language (uyghur)
- PersanBoy“horseman, brave”same language (uyghur)
- “pretty, beautiful; skilful, adept, capable”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Meriqiz
What does the name Meriqiz mean?
Meriqiz means “confidant, companion, close, intimate”. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Meriqiz a girl's or a boy's name?
Meriqiz is recorded as a girl's name.
Which languages use Meriqiz?
Meriqiz 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 Meriqiz have?
Meriqiz 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: سىرداش، ئۈلپەت، يېقىن، خاس; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); spelling مەرىقىز (+1 more)
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