Quntuz means “beaver (animal name)”. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Quntuz mean?
قۇندۇز (ھايۋان ئىسمى)Literal meaning
Quntuz (قۇنتۇز) is a Uyghur given name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “beaver (animal name)”.[1]
Meaning themes: Nature and seasons · Precious metals and gems
Quntuz in Uyghur
What does Quntuz mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written قۇنتۇز, Quntuz (ULY transliteration), Qunduz and قۇندۇز. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “beaver (animal name)” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Is Quntuz a Uyghur name?
Yes. Quntuz is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Quntuz across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | قۇنتۇزArabic script QunduzLatin, variant قۇندۇزArabic script, variant | Girl | same as above: “beaver (animal name)” | 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 Quntuz
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 Quntuz
Sibling names for Quntuz
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 Quntuz rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- “gold”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- TilalBoy“drizzle, rain of fortune, dew”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- “mountain ibex, deer; onion”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- ZulbaharGirl“one who attains spring, companion of spring”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- SahireGirl“moonlit, moon; spring; enchantress; wakeful, alert”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- MerwayitayGirl“girl pure as a pearl”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- ZorixanGirl“Venus: beautiful, radiant star; morning star”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- EdineGirl“ever unchanging, unfading spring”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
Common questions about Quntuz
What does the name Quntuz mean?
Quntuz means “beaver (animal name)”. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Quntuz a girl's or a boy's name?
Quntuz is recorded as a girl's name.
Which languages use Quntuz?
Quntuz 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 is Quntuz spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: قۇنتۇز (Arabic script), Qunduz (Latin), قۇندۇز (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Quntuz have?
Quntuz 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: قۇندۇز (ھايۋان ئىسمى); entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name; spelling قۇنتۇز (+3 more)
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