Sawur means “patient, forbearing”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Sawur mean?
سەۋرچان، سەۋرتاقەتلىكLiteral meaning
Sawur (ساۋۇر) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “patient, forbearing”.[1]
Sawur in Uyghur
What does Sawur mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ساۋۇر and Sawur (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “patient, forbearing” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Is Sawur a Uyghur name?
Yes. Sawur is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Sawur across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ساۋۇرArabic script | Boy | same as above: “patient, forbearing” | 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 Sawur
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 Sawur
Variants and linked names
- SabirBoy“patient”
Sibling names for Sawur
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 Sawur rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MirzaxanBoy“scribe; khan, bey; scholar, gentleman, teacher, master”same language (uyghur)
- BegbolBoy“growing into a capable man”same language (uyghur)
- NuresmenGirl“light spread across the sky; sunlight in the sky”same language (uyghur)
- KaminBoy“hidden, secret”same language (uyghur)
- ZeynulBoy“adornment of God”same language (uyghur)
- HawaqizGirl“one who gathered; one who contains; dark green”same language (uyghur)
- MaysigülGirl“name for crops in their growing stage”same language (uyghur)
- MetineGirl“firm, solid, strong”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Sawur
What does the name Sawur mean?
Sawur means “patient, forbearing”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Sawur a girl's or a boy's name?
Sawur is recorded as a boy's name.
Which languages use Sawur?
Sawur 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 Sawur have?
Sawur 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: سەۋرچان، سەۋرتاقەتلىك; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); spelling ساۋۇر (+1 more)
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