Mexan means “worshipper; bitter”. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Mexan mean?
بىبى مەريەمنىڭ (مەريەم ئانىنىڭ) ئىسمى. مەنىسى: (1) ئىبادەت قىلغۇچى، (2) ئاچچىقLiteral meaning
Mexan (مەخان) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “worshipper; bitter”.[1]
name of Mary (Mother Maryam)
Mexan in Uyghur
What does Mexan mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written مەخان and Mexan (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “worshipper; bitter” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Is Mexan a Uyghur name?
Yes. Mexan is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Mexan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | مەخانArabic script | Girl | same as above: “worshipper; bitter” | 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 Mexan
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 Mexan
Variants and linked names
- MariyeGirl“worshipper; bitter”
Sibling names for Mexan
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 Mexan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GülberemGirl“beneficial woman”same language (uyghur)
- RajiBoy“hopeful, one who hopes”same language (uyghur)
- RaqiBoy“lofty, exalted; well-mannered”same language (uyghur)
- AbdiraxmanBoy“servant of the Merciful God”same language (uyghur)
- ShahibBoy“ash grey”same language (uyghur)
- ZuhösniGirl“beautiful, pretty”same language (uyghur)
- ShehideGirl“one who gives herself in the way of God”same language (uyghur)
- WasilBoy“one who attains, one who reaches a goal or destination”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Mexan
What does the name Mexan mean?
Mexan means “worshipper; bitter”. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Mexan a girl's or a boy's name?
Mexan is recorded as a girl's name.
Which languages use Mexan?
Mexan 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 Mexan have?
Mexan 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: بىبى مەريەمنىڭ (مەريەم ئانىنىڭ) ئىسمى. مەنىسى: (1) ئىبادەت قىلغۇچى، (2) ئاچچىق; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); spelling مەخان (+1 more)
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