Tirgük means “pillar, support”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Tirgük mean?
تىرەك، يۆلەنچۈكLiteral meaning
Tirgük (تىرگۈك) is a Uyghur given name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “pillar, support”.[1]
Tirgük in Uyghur
What does Tirgük mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written تىرگۈك and Tirgük (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “pillar, support” applies. [1]
Is Tirgük a Uyghur name?
Yes. Tirgük is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Tirgük across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | تىرگۈكArabic script | — | same as above: “pillar, support” | 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 Tirgük
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 Tirgük
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 Tirgük rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- RoshinayGirl“girl radiant as the moon”same language (uyghur)
- KeremBoy“nobleness, kindness; generosity”same language (uyghur)
- SeyliGirl“to stroll, to travel”same language (uyghur)
- KulsumGirl“chubby-cheeked, plump-faced”same language (uyghur)
- BəxtiyarBoy“fortunate, lucky”same language (uyghur)
- MéhrinsaGirl“affectionate, kind woman”same language (uyghur)
- QendilBoy“hanging lamp”same language (uyghur)
- AtaBoy“ancestor, forefather”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Tirgük
What does the name Tirgük mean?
Tirgük means “pillar, support”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Is Tirgük a girl's or a boy's name?
Our sources do not agree on a gender for Tirgük, so it is not classified.
Which languages use Tirgük?
Tirgük 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 Tirgük have?
Tirgük has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 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: تىرەك، يۆلەنچۈك; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name; spelling تىرگۈك (+1 more)
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