Mettursun means “the name Tursun with the epithet Muhammad”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 9 letters.
What does Mettursun mean?
Literally: met (Muhammad, epithet) + tursun (name)
تۇرسۇن: ئىسمى، مۇھەممەد: سۈپىتىLiteral meaning
Mettursun (مەتتۇرسۇن) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “the name Tursun with the epithet Muhammad”.[1]
Mettursun in Uyghur
What does Mettursun mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written مەتتۇرسۇن and Mettursun (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “the name Tursun with the epithet Muhammad” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Is Mettursun a Uyghur name?
Yes. Mettursun is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Mettursun across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | مەتتۇرسۇنArabic script | Boy | same as above: “the name Tursun with the epithet Muhammad” | 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 Mettursun
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 Mettursun
Variants and linked names
- MuhemmedtursunBoy“the name Tursun with the epithet Muhammad”
Sibling names for Mettursun
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 Mettursun rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ÉsenqulBoy“Ésen with the suffix 'servant'”same language (uyghur)
- ZeynepGirl“fragrant flowering tree”same language (uyghur)
- AdileGirl“upholder of justice”same language (uyghur)
- ZebullaBoy“sacrificed in the way of God, God's sacrifice”same language (uyghur)
- GhewzullaBoy“God's protector”same language (uyghur)
- UliyaBoy“exalted, high-ranking”same language (uyghur)
- RahinBoy“firm, everlasting”same language (uyghur)
- HeqilBoy“intelligent”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Mettursun
What does the name Mettursun mean?
Mettursun means “the name Tursun with the epithet Muhammad”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Mettursun a girl's or a boy's name?
Mettursun is recorded as a boy's name.
Which languages use Mettursun?
Mettursun 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 Mettursun have?
Mettursun has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 9 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: تۇرسۇن: ئىسمى، مۇھەممەد: سۈپىتى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); spelling مەتتۇرسۇن (+1 more)
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