Nursiman means “like light, light-pictured, resembling light”. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Nursiman mean?
نۇر كەبى، نۇر سۈرەت، نۇرغا ئوخشايدىغانLiteral meaning
Nursiman (نۇرسىمان) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “like light, light-pictured, resembling light”.[1]
Meaning themes: Light
Nursiman in Uyghur
What does Nursiman mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written نۇرسىمان and Nursiman (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “like light, light-pictured, resembling light” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Is Nursiman a Uyghur name?
Yes. Nursiman is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Nursiman across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | نۇرسىمانArabic script | Girl | same as above: “like light, light-pictured, resembling light” | 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 Nursiman
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 Nursiman
Variants and linked names
- NursiymaGirl“like light, light-pictured, resembling light”
Sibling names for Nursiman
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 Nursiman rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MunewwerGirl“luminous, illuminated, great”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme light
- JalalBoy“majestic, radiant”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme light
- AlimnurGirl“light of the scholar”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme light
- ZiyawullaBoy“light of God”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme light
- MéhriziyaGirl“affectionate as light, warm”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme light
- Ziya'ullaBoy“light of God”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme light
- XojanuriBoy“light of the Lord (God)”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme light
- JilalBoy“majestic, radiant”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme light
Common questions about Nursiman
What does the name Nursiman mean?
Nursiman means “like light, light-pictured, resembling light”. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Nursiman a girl's or a boy's name?
Nursiman is recorded as a girl's name.
Which languages use Nursiman?
Nursiman 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 Nursiman have?
Nursiman has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 8 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: نۇر كەبى، نۇر سۈرەت، نۇرغا ئوخشايدىغان; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); spelling نۇرسىمان (+1 more)
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