Metwaqi means “the name Baqi 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 7 letters.
What does Metwaqi mean?
Literally: met (Muhammad, epithet) + baqi (name)
باقى: ئىسمى، مۇھەممەد: سۈپىتىLiteral meaning
Metwaqi (مەتۋاقى) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “the name Baqi with the epithet Muhammad”.[1]
Metwaqi in Uyghur
What does Metwaqi mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written مەتۋاقى and Metwaqi (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “the name Baqi with the epithet Muhammad” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Is Metwaqi a Uyghur name?
Yes. Metwaqi is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Metwaqi across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | مەتۋاقىArabic script | Boy | same as above: “the name Baqi 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 Metwaqi
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 Metwaqi
Variants and linked names
- MuhemmedbaqiBoy“the name Baqi with the epithet Muhammad”
Sibling names for Metwaqi
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 Metwaqi rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SelileGirl“little girl, female descendant”same language (uyghur)
- HepizeGirl“keeper, guardian, protector”same language (uyghur)
- LatapetxanGirl“warmth, gentleness, courtesy”same language (uyghur)
- EminqulBoy“God's trustworthy servant”same language (uyghur)
- ShirmemmetBoy“lion of Muhammad”same language (uyghur)
- TahaBoy“pure”same language (uyghur)
- SiyitniyazBoy“Seyyid with the added element niyaz”same language (uyghur)
- NazimeGirl“arranger, organiser, composer of verse, poet”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Metwaqi
What does the name Metwaqi mean?
Metwaqi means “the name Baqi with the epithet Muhammad”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Metwaqi a girl's or a boy's name?
Metwaqi is recorded as a boy's name.
Which languages use Metwaqi?
Metwaqi 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 Metwaqi have?
Metwaqi 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: باقى: ئىسمى، مۇھەممەد: سۈپىتى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); spelling مەتۋاقى (+1 more)
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