Mesur means “poor, needy”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Mesur is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Mesur mean?
كەمبەغەل، نامراتLiteral meaning
Mesur (مەسۇر) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “poor, needy” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Mesur in Uyghur
What does Mesur mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written مەئسۇر, مەسۇر, Me'sur (ULY transliteration), Mesur (ULY transliteration), مەسۇر and Mesur. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “poor, needy” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Mesur come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Mesur a Uyghur name?
Yes. Mesur is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Mesur across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | مەئسۇرArabic script مەسۇرArabic script مەسۇرArabic script, variant MesurLatin, variant | Boy | same as above: “poor, needy” | 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 Mesur
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| مەئسۇر[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| مەسۇر[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Me'sur[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Mesur[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| مەسۇر[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Mesur[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
Sibling names for Mesur
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 Mesur rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- XushhalBoy“in good spirits, pleasant in manner”same language (uyghur)
- HedilBoy“justice; just, fair-minded”same language (uyghur)
- SapaxanGirl“sincerity, purity, quality”same language (uyghur)
- AyimnisaGirl“the name Ayim with the suffix nisa”same language (uyghur)
- RehmanBoy“compassionate, merciful”same language (uyghur)
- AbdubilalBoy“open-hearted, frank man”same language (uyghur)
- BishriBoy“good news; cheerful-faced”same language (uyghur)
- SebilullaBoy“path of God”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Mesur
What does the name Mesur mean?
Mesur means “poor, needy”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Mesur a girl's or a boy's name?
Mesur is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Mesur come from?
Mesur is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Mesur?
Mesur 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 Mesur spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: مەئسۇر (Arabic script), مەسۇر (Arabic script), Mesur (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Mesur have?
Mesur has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 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: كەمبەغەل، نامرات; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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