Perman means “order, decree”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkmen.
- Perman is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur and Turkmen.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Perman mean?
بۇيرۇقLiteral meaning
Perman (پەرمان) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “order, decree” and gives its origin as Persian.[1]
Perman in Uyghur and Turkmen
What does Perman mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written پەرمان and Perman (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “order, decree” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
What does Perman mean in Turkmen?
In Turkmen the name is written Perman. No separate Turkmen gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “order, decree” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Perman come from?
Persian, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Perman?
Perman is used as a given name in Uyghur and Turkmen. Its origin is Persian. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Perman across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | پەرمانArabic script | Boy | same as above: “order, decree” | Documented[1] |
| Turkmen | PermanLatin | Boy | same as above: “order, decree” | Editorial |
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 Perman
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 Perman
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Perman rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- “fortunate girl”same language (uyghur)
- AyizBoy“poor, humble one”same language (uyghur)
- XushgülGirl“beautiful as a flower”same language (uyghur)
- ToxtamishBoy“may the child stay and not die”same language (uyghur)
- SabahBoy“dawn; sincerity, purity, quality”same language (uyghur)
- EqilBoy“intelligent”same language (uyghur)
- CholpanqizGirl“one who sparkles like the morning star”same language (uyghur)
- “official”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Perman
What does the name Perman mean?
Perman means “order, decree”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkmen.
Is Perman a girl's or a boy's name?
Perman is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Uyghur: boys; Turkmen: boys.
Where does Perman come from?
Perman is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Perman?
Perman is recorded for Uyghur and Turkmen. 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 Perman spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: پەرمان (Arabic script), Perman (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Perman have?
Perman has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 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: بۇيرۇق; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Persian (+2 more)
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