Tawar means “pretty, precious and cherished as fine silk”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Tawar is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Tawar mean?
تاۋاردەك چىرايلىق، قىممەتلىك، ئەتىۋارلىقLiteral meaning
Tawar (تاۋار) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “pretty, precious and cherished as fine silk” and gives its origin as Turkic.[1]
Meaning themes: Beauty · Precious metals and gems
Tawar in Uyghur
What does Tawar mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written تاۋار, Tawar (ULY transliteration), Tawarxan, تاۋارخان, Tawagül, تاۋاگۈل, Tawaqiz, Tawaxan, تاۋاقىز and تاۋاخان. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “pretty, precious and cherished as fine silk” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Tawar come from?
Turkic, native word. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Turkic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Tawar a Uyghur name?
Yes. Tawar is documented as a given name in Uyghur. It is built from Turkic words.
Tawar across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | تاۋارArabic script TawarxanLatin, variant تاۋارخانArabic script, variant TawagülLatin, variant تاۋاگۈلArabic script, variant TawaqizLatin, variant TawaxanLatin, variant تاۋاقىزArabic script, variant تاۋاخانArabic script, variant | Girl | same as above: “pretty, precious and cherished as fine silk” | 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 Tawar
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| تاۋار[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Tawar[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Tawarxan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| تاۋارخان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Tawagül[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| تاۋاگۈل[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Tawaqiz[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| Tawaxan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| تاۋاقىز[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| تاۋاخان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Tawar
Variants and linked names
Sibling names for Tawar
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 Tawar rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SiminBoy“value, precious; plump”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- EbireGirl“one who crosses a river; fragrant; precious”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- NurzamanGirl“light of the age, beauty of the age”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme beauty
- DilnazayGirl“coy-hearted and beautiful as the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme beauty
- GülzéminGirl“flower of the earth, beauty of the earth”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme beauty
- “pretty, beautiful; skilful, adept, capable”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme beauty
- AytolanGirl“beautiful as the full moon; full moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme beauty
- AytolunGirl“beautiful as the full moon; full moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme beauty
Common questions about Tawar
What does the name Tawar mean?
Tawar means “pretty, precious and cherished as fine silk”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Tawar a girl's or a boy's name?
Tawar is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Tawar come from?
Tawar is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Tawar?
Tawar 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 Tawar spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: تاۋار (Arabic script), Tawarxan (Latin), تاۋارخان (Arabic script), Tawagül (Latin), تاۋاگۈل (Arabic script), Tawaqiz (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Tawar have?
Tawar 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: تاۋاردەك چىرايلىق، قىممەتلىك، ئەتىۋارلىق; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Turkic (+10 more)
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