Tursun means “may the child stay and live long”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Uzbek.
- Tursun is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur and Uzbek.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Tursun mean?
تۇرۇپ قالسۇن، ئۆمرى ئۇزاق بولسۇنLiteral meaning
Tursun (تۇرسۇن) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “may the child stay and live long” and gives its origin as Turkic.[1]
Tursun in Uyghur and Uzbek
What does Tursun mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written تۇرسۇن, Tursun (ULY transliteration), Tursunjan, تۇرسۇنجان, Tursunqari and تۇرسۇنقارى. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “may the child stay and live long” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
What does Tursun mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Tursun and Турсун (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion). No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “may the child stay and live long” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Tursun come from?
Turkic, native word. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Turkic.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Tursun?
Tursun is used as a given name in Uyghur and Uzbek. Its origin is Turkic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Tursun across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | تۇرسۇنArabic script TursunjanLatin, variant تۇرسۇنجانArabic script, variant TursunqariLatin, variant تۇرسۇنقارىArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “may the child stay and live long” | Documented[1] |
| Uzbek | TursunLatin | Boy | same as above: “may the child stay and live long” | Editorial |
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 Tursun
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| تۇرسۇن[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Tursun[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Tursunjan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| تۇرسۇنجان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Tursunqari[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| تۇرسۇنقارى[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Tursun | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Турсун | Uzbek | Cyrillic | Cyrillic transliteration (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion) |
Names related to Tursun
Variants and linked names
- Tursun'gülGirl“may the child stay and live long”
- TursuntoxtiBoy“may the child stay and live long”
- TursunxanGirl“may the child stay and live long”
Sibling names for Tursun
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 Tursun rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- EbirBoy“one who crosses a river; fragrant; precious”same language (uyghur)
- MetbaqiBoy“the name Baqi with the epithet Muhammad”same language (uyghur)
- ZewirBoy“pure, shining, beautiful; written; strong, steadfast”same language (uyghur)
- QebziBoy“to make bow, to take life”same language (uyghur)
- SalomatGirl“health, well-being, safety”same language (uzbek)
- NajibBoy“noble, of good birth”same language (uzbek)
- ZulpununGirl“master of sciences, learned, scholar, skilled in a craft”same language (uyghur)
- NimulBoy“God's compassion; praise of God”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Tursun
What does the name Tursun mean?
Tursun means “may the child stay and live long”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Uzbek.
Is Tursun a girl's or a boy's name?
Tursun is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Uyghur: boys; Uzbek: boys.
Where does Tursun come from?
Tursun is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Tursun?
Tursun is recorded for Uyghur and Uzbek. 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 Tursun spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: تۇرسۇن (Arabic script), Tursunjan (Latin), تۇرسۇنجان (Arabic script), Tursunqari (Latin), تۇرسۇنقارى (Arabic script), Tursun (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Tursun have?
Tursun 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: تۇرۇپ قالسۇن، ئۆمرى ئۇزاق بولسۇن; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Turkic (+6 more)
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