Nuriman means “light of faith”. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Nuriman mean?
ئىماننىڭ نۇرىLiteral meaning
Nuriman (نۇرىمان) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “light of faith”.[1]
Meaning themes: Faith and devotion · Light
Nuriman in Uyghur
What does Nuriman mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written نۇرىمان and Nuriman (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “light of faith” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Is Nuriman a Uyghur name?
Yes. Nuriman is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Nuriman across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | نۇرىمانArabic script | Girl | same as above: “light of faith” | 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 Nuriman
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 Nuriman
Variants and linked names
- Nuri'imanGirl“light of faith”
Sibling names for Nuriman
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 Nuriman rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- EynerBoy“light of victory, symbol of victory”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme light
- GülinurGirl“girl like light”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme light
- QiyamidinBoy“pillar of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- ZahideGirl“pious, devout”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- SeypidinBoy“sword of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- AwudunBoy“devoted worshipper of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- Muniri'ayGirl“radiant moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme light
- ZoraGirl“Venus: beautiful, radiant star; morning star”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme light
Common questions about Nuriman
What does the name Nuriman mean?
Nuriman means “light of faith”. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Nuriman a girl's or a boy's name?
Nuriman is recorded as a girl's name.
Which languages use Nuriman?
Nuriman 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 Nuriman have?
Nuriman has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 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: ئىماننىڭ نۇرى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); spelling نۇرىمان (+1 more)
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