Turqun means “still water”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Turqun mean?
تۇرغۇن سۇLiteral meaning
Turqun (تۇرقۇن) is a Uyghur given name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “still water”.[1]
Meaning themes: Nature and seasons · Stars
Turqun in Uyghur
What does Turqun mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written تۇرقۇن, Turqun (ULY transliteration), تۇرغۇن and Turghun. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “still water” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Is Turqun a Uyghur name?
Yes. Turqun is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Turqun across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | تۇرقۇنArabic script تۇرغۇنArabic script, variant TurghunLatin, variant | Boy | same as above: “still water” | 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 Turqun
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 Turqun
Variants and linked names
- TurghunBoy“may the child shine forever like a fixed star, stay”
Sibling names for Turqun
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 Turqun rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- EhlamqizGirl“patient, forbearing; spring of youth”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- SubixeGirl“dawn, early morning”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- ZorullaBoy“light of God, God's bright star”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
- SuheyleGirl“bright; wakeful, alert; star of fortune”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
- ZuhrebanuGirl“lady like the star Venus”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
- ExteridinBoy“star of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
- ShaxapBoy“star”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
- Cholpan'gülGirl“one who sparkles like the morning star”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
Common questions about Turqun
What does the name Turqun mean?
Turqun means “still water”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Turqun a girl's or a boy's name?
Turqun is recorded as a boy's name.
Which languages use Turqun?
Turqun 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 Turqun spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: تۇرقۇن (Arabic script), تۇرغۇن (Arabic script), Turghun (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Turqun have?
Turqun 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: تۇرغۇن سۇ; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name; spelling تۇرقۇن (+3 more)
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