Mirtahir means “the name Tahir with the epithet Mir”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Mirtahir is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Mirtahir mean?
Literally: mir (epithet) + tahir (name)
تاھىر: ئىسمى، مىر: سۈپىتىLiteral meaning
Mirtahir (مىرتاھىر) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “the name Tahir with the epithet Mir” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Mirtahir in Uyghur
What does Mirtahir mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written مىرتاھىر, Mirtahir (ULY transliteration), Mirtayir and مىرتايىر. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “the name Tahir with the epithet Mir” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Mirtahir come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Mirtahir a Uyghur name?
Yes. Mirtahir is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Mirtahir across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | مىرتاھىرArabic script MirtayirLatin, variant مىرتايىرArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “the name Tahir with the epithet Mir” | 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 Mirtahir
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 Mirtahir
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 Mirtahir rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ShawanGirl“born in the month of Sha'ban”same language (uyghur)
- “all of them complete”same language (uyghur)
- “loan, borrowing; debtor”same language (uyghur)
- KünsiligGirl“warm like the sun”same language (uyghur)
- TilalhajiBoy“the name Tilal with the epithet Haji”same language (uyghur)
- “lamb”same language (uyghur)
- TurjunBoy“guardian of the world; stay, live a full, long life”same language (uyghur)
- “one who is a support for the state”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Mirtahir
What does the name Mirtahir mean?
Mirtahir means “the name Tahir with the epithet Mir”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Mirtahir a girl's or a boy's name?
Mirtahir is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Mirtahir come from?
Mirtahir is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Mirtahir?
Mirtahir 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 is Mirtahir spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: مىرتاھىر (Arabic script), Mirtayir (Latin), مىرتايىر (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Mirtahir have?
Mirtahir 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: تاھىر: ئىسمى، مىر: سۈپىتى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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