Mujir means “protector, rescuer, guardian”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Mujir is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Mujir mean?
ئاسرىغۇچى، قۇتۇلدۇرغۇچى، قوغدىغۇچىLiteral meaning
Mujir (مۇجىر) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “protector, rescuer, guardian” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Mujir in Uyghur
What does Mujir mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written مۇجىر and Mujir (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “protector, rescuer, guardian” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Mujir come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Mujir a Uyghur name?
Yes. Mujir is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Mujir across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | مۇجىرArabic script | Boy | same as above: “protector, rescuer, guardian” | 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 Mujir
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 Mujir
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 Mujir rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BextinurGirl“the name Bexti with the epithet Nur”same language (uyghur)
- YadigarBoy“keepsake, memento, souvenir, dedication, gift”same language (uyghur)
- KünxanGirl“woman like the sun”same language (uyghur)
- PeyzemetBoy“the name Ehmed with the epithet Peyiz”same language (uyghur)
- SeypidinBoy“sword of the faith”same language (uyghur)
- SubatayGirl“strong-willed girl”same language (uyghur)
- WesimeGirl“handsome, beautiful, well-built”same language (uyghur)
- SenetullaBoy“God's craft”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Mujir
What does the name Mujir mean?
Mujir means “protector, rescuer, guardian”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Mujir a girl's or a boy's name?
Mujir is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Mujir come from?
Mujir is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Mujir?
Mujir 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 Mujir have?
Mujir 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: ئاسرىغۇچى، قۇتۇلدۇرغۇچى، قوغدىغۇچى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
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