Qara temür means “Temür with the epithet 'black, great'”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 4 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 9 letters.
What does Qara temür mean?
Literally: qara 'black, great' (epithet) + Temür 'iron' (name)
تەمۈر: ئىسمى، قارا: سۈپىتىLiteral meaning
Qara temür (قارا تەمۈر) is a Uyghur given name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “Temür with the epithet 'black, great'”.[1]
Qara temür in Uyghur
What does Qara temür mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written قارا تەمۈر and Qara temür (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “Temür with the epithet 'black, great'” applies. [1]
Is Qara temür a Uyghur name?
Yes. Qara temür is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Qara temür across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | قارا تەمۈرArabic script | — | same as above: “Temür with the epithet 'black, great'” | 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 Qara temür
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 Qara temür
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 Qara temür rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TuqachxanGirl“endearing as a tuqach (flatbread)”same language (uyghur)
- Xalidi'ayGirl“eternal girl”same language (uyghur)
- DilesmenGirl“with a heart as wide as the sky”same language (uyghur)
- AychiwerGirl“skilful girl”same language (uyghur)
- ShemsibanuGirl“lady like the sun”same language (uyghur)
- ShahabBoy“star”same language (uyghur)
- AbduqadirBoy“servant of the All-Powerful”same language (uyghur)
- NejibullaBoy“God's pure person”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Qara temür
What does the name Qara temür mean?
Qara temür means “Temür with the epithet 'black, great'”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Is Qara temür a girl's or a boy's name?
Our sources do not agree on a gender for Qara temür, so it is not classified.
Which languages use Qara temür?
Qara temür 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 Qara temür have?
Qara temür has 4 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 9 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: تەمۈر: ئىسمى، قارا: سۈپىتى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name; spelling قارا تەمۈر (+1 more)
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