Ming temür means “Ming with the epithet 'iron'”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 9 letters.
What does Ming temür mean?
Literally: Ming 'thousand' (name) + temür 'iron' (epithet)
مىڭ: ئىسمى، تەمۈر: سۈپىتىLiteral meaning
Ming temür (مىڭ تەمۈر) is a Uyghur given name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “Ming with the epithet 'iron'”.[1]
Ming temür in Uyghur
What does Ming temür mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written مىڭ تەمۈر and Ming temür (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “Ming with the epithet 'iron'” applies. [1]
Is Ming temür a Uyghur name?
Yes. Ming temür is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Ming temür across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | مىڭ تەمۈرArabic script | — | same as above: “Ming with the epithet 'iron'” | 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 temür
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 temür
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 temür rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- “tiger of the people”same language (uyghur)
- NeqiBoy“purest, cleanest”same language (uyghur)
- IremBoy“paradise”same language (uyghur)
- HöriyetgülGirl“freedom, independence; fairy”same language (uyghur)
- UyghunBoy“as desired, fitting one's wishes”same language (uyghur)
- AqseyyidiBoy“my pure-white master”same language (uyghur)
- BaymollaBoy“the name Mewla with the epithet Bay”same language (uyghur)
- NurbiyeGirl“lady beautiful as light; young lady”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Ming temür
What does the name Ming temür mean?
Ming temür means “Ming with the epithet 'iron'”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Is Ming temür a girl's or a boy's name?
Our sources do not agree on a gender for Ming temür, so it is not classified.
Which languages use Ming temür?
Ming temür 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 temür have?
Ming temür 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: مىڭ: ئىسمى، تەمۈر: سۈپىتى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name; spelling مىڭ تەمۈر (+1 more)
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