Nuqre means “silver”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Nuqre is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Nuqre mean?
كۆمۈشLiteral meaning
Nuqre (نۇقرە) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “silver” and gives its origin as Persian.[1]
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
Nuqre in Uyghur
What does Nuqre mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written نۇقرە and Nuqre (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “silver” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Nuqre come from?
Persian, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Is Nuqre a Uyghur name?
Yes. Nuqre is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Nuqre across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | نۇقرەArabic script | Girl | same as above: “silver” | 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 Nuqre
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 Nuqre
Sibling names for Nuqre
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 Nuqre rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ZumretGirl“emerald”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- TelhegülGirl“girl precious as the talha tree”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- TillanisaGirl“woman like a gold coin”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- HibbiBoy“beloved, precious”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- DinarBoy“name of a gold coin”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- TelegülGirl“girl precious as the talha tree”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- SəminəGirl“value, precious; plump”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- ErkeBoy“free, independent; precious, cherished”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
Common questions about Nuqre
What does the name Nuqre mean?
Nuqre means “silver”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Nuqre a girl's or a boy's name?
Nuqre is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Nuqre come from?
Nuqre is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Nuqre?
Nuqre 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 Nuqre have?
Nuqre 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: كۆمۈش; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Persian (+2 more)
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