Mermer means “precious stone”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Mermer is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Mermer mean?
ئېسىل تاشLiteral meaning
Mermer (مەرمەر) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “precious stone” and gives its origin as Persian.[1]
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
Mermer in Uyghur
What does Mermer mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written مەرمەر and Mermer (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “precious stone” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Mermer come from?
Persian, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Is Mermer a Uyghur name?
Yes. Mermer is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Mermer across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | مەرمەرArabic script | Boy | same as above: “precious stone” | 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 Mermer
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 Mermer
Sibling names for Mermer
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 Mermer rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- “ruby (a mineral)”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- SeminnisaGirl“value, precious; plump”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- EnderBoy“rarest, most precious”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AqchixanGirl“silver coin”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- “pearl”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- JewheridinBoy“jewel of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- “Altun with the epithet 'black'”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- “Erdeni with the epithet 'hero'”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
Common questions about Mermer
What does the name Mermer mean?
Mermer means “precious stone”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Mermer a girl's or a boy's name?
Mermer is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Mermer come from?
Mermer is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Mermer?
Mermer 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 Mermer have?
Mermer 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: ئېسىل تاش; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Persian (+2 more)
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