Ming qara means “Ming with the epithet 'black'”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Ming qara mean?
Literally: Ming 'thousand' (name) + qara 'black' (epithet)
مىڭ: ئىسمى، قارا: سۈپىتىLiteral meaning
Ming qara (مىڭ قارا) is a Uyghur given name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “Ming with the epithet 'black'”.[1]
Ming qara in Uyghur
What does Ming qara mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written مىڭ قارا and Ming qara (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “Ming with the epithet 'black'” applies. [1]
Is Ming qara a Uyghur name?
Yes. Ming qara is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Ming qara across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | مىڭ قاراArabic script | — | same as above: “Ming with the epithet 'black'” | 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 Ming qara
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.
Sibling names for Ming qara
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 Ming qara rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- HezidinBoy“dear one of the faith, honoured one of the faith”same language (uyghur)
- ZinnetayGirl“adorned, beautiful girl”same language (uyghur)
- NurijamalGirl“light radiating from beauty; light of beauty”same language (uyghur)
- RoshenGirl“skylight, lamp stand; bright, luminous”same language (uyghur)
- “brave, valiant, hero; dragon, fierce one, ogre”same language (uyghur)
- EdileGirl“justice; just woman”same language (uyghur)
- EbirBoy“one who crosses a river; fragrant; precious”same language (uyghur)
- UmernisaGirl“flourishing, oasis, prosperity”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Ming qara
What does the name Ming qara mean?
Ming qara means “Ming with the epithet 'black'”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Is Ming qara a girl's or a boy's name?
Our sources do not agree on a gender for Ming qara, so it is not classified.
Which languages use Ming qara?
Ming qara 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 Ming qara have?
Ming qara has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 8 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: مىڭ: ئىسمى، قارا: سۈپىتى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name; spelling مىڭ قارا (+1 more)
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