Shamurat means “Murad with the epithet shah”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and Kazakh.
- It is recorded for Uyghur and Kazakh.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Shamurat mean?
Literally: sha (epithet) + murat (given name)
مۇراد: ئىسمى، شاھ: سۈپىتىLiteral meaning
Shamurat (شامۇرات) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “Murad with the epithet shah”.[1]
Shamurat in Uyghur and Kazakh
What does Shamurat mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written شامۇرات and Shamurat (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “Murad with the epithet shah” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
What does Shamurat mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Шамұрат. No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “Murad with the epithet shah” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[2]
Which languages use the name Shamurat?
Shamurat is used as a given name in Uyghur and Kazakh. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Shamurat across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | شامۇراتArabic script | Boy | same as above: “Murad with the epithet shah” | Documented[1] |
| Kazakh | ШамұратCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “Murad with the epithet shah” | Documented[2] |
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 Shamurat
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.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shamurat[2] | Latin spelling | Latin | Romanization (KazPER English romanization) |
| Шамурат[2] | Russian-language spelling | Cyrillic | Variant |
| شامۇرات[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Shamurat[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Шамұрат[2] | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
Names related to Shamurat
Variants and linked names
- ShahmuradBoy“Murad with the epithet shah”
Sibling names for Shamurat
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Shamurat rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TurexmetBoy“the name Tur with the epithet Ehmed”same language (uyghur)
- “lamb; beloved”same language (uyghur)
- Qa'idinBoy“commander, leader of the faith”same language (uyghur)
- GhenimetBoy“spoils of war”same language (uyghur)
- KhabibBoy“beloved”same language (kazakh)
- JahannurGirl“light of the world”same language (uyghur)
- ZarxanGirl“servant of God, who makes all dependent on Him”same language (uyghur)
- DilsarGirl“modest-hearted, bashful”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Shamurat
What does the name Shamurat mean?
Shamurat means “Murad with the epithet shah”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and Kazakh.
Is Shamurat a girl's or a boy's name?
Shamurat is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Uyghur: boys; Kazakh: boys.
Which languages use Shamurat?
Shamurat is recorded for Uyghur and Kazakh. 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 Shamurat spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Шамурат (Cyrillic), شامۇرات (Arabic script), Шамұрат (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Shamurat have?
Shamurat has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 8 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: مۇراد: ئىسمى، شاھ: سۈپىتى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); spelling شامۇرات (+1 more)
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed as a kazakh given name (masculine) in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Shamurat recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Шамурат recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Шамұрат (kazakh) recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list
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