Qusuq means “prey, game, booty”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Qusuq mean?
ئوۋ، ئولجاLiteral meaning
Qusuq (قۇسۇق) is a Uyghur given name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “prey, game, booty”.[1]
Qusuq in Uyghur
What does Qusuq mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written قۇسۇق and Qusuq (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “prey, game, booty” applies. [1]
Is Qusuq a Uyghur name?
Yes. Qusuq is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Qusuq across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | قۇسۇقArabic script | — | same as above: “prey, game, booty” | 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 Qusuq
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 Qusuq
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 Qusuq rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ShahmensurBoy“Mansur with the epithet shah”same language (uyghur)
- AzatBoy“free”same language (uyghur)
- RaqimBoy“accountant, scribe”same language (uyghur)
- TurhajigülGirl“the name Tur with the epithet Haji”same language (uyghur)
- ShehireGirl“famous, renowned”same language (uyghur)
- ImirghaziBoy“Emir with the epithet Ghazi”same language (uyghur)
- HesibBoy“one who takes account, reckoner”same language (uyghur)
- NuripashaGirl“light of the King (God)”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Qusuq
What does the name Qusuq mean?
Qusuq means “prey, game, booty”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Is Qusuq a girl's or a boy's name?
Our sources do not agree on a gender for Qusuq, so it is not classified.
Which languages use Qusuq?
Qusuq 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 Qusuq have?
Qusuq has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 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: ئوۋ، ئولجا; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name; spelling قۇسۇق (+1 more)
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