Samur means “diamond”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Samur is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Samur mean?
ئالماسLiteral meaning
Samur (سامۇر) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “diamond” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
Samur in Uyghur
What does Samur mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written سامۇر and Samur (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “diamond” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Samur come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Samur a Uyghur name?
Yes. Samur is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Samur across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | سامۇرArabic script | Boy | same as above: “diamond” | 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 Samur
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 Samur
Sibling names for Samur
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 Samur rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ZumrednisaGirl“woman like an emerald”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- “pearl”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- Le'ligülGirl“girl pure and beautiful as a ruby”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- MerwayitGirl“pearl (a kind of precious stone)”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- LaligülGirl“girl pure and beautiful as a ruby”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- Le'liGirl“red ruby; ruby-like”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- KümüshxanGirl“silver (name of a metal)”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- “Altun with the epithet Arghu”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
Common questions about Samur
What does the name Samur mean?
Samur means “diamond”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Samur a girl's or a boy's name?
Samur is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Samur come from?
Samur is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Samur?
Samur 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 Samur have?
Samur 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: ئالماس; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
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