Ummunisa means “mother of women”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Ummunisa is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 4 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Ummunisa mean?
ئاياللارنىڭ ئانىسىLiteral meaning
Ummunisa (ئۇممۇنىسا) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “mother of women” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Ummunisa in Uyghur
What does Ummunisa mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئۇممۇنىسا, Ummunisa (ULY transliteration), Umigül, ئۇمىگۈل, Umiqiz, ئۇمىقىز, Umixan, Umunisa, ئۇمىخان and ئۇمۇنىسا. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “mother of women” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Ummunisa come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Ummunisa a Uyghur name?
Yes. Ummunisa is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Ummunisa across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئۇممۇنىساArabic script UmigülLatin, variant ئۇمىگۈلArabic script, variant UmiqizLatin, variant ئۇمىقىزArabic script, variant UmixanLatin, variant UmunisaLatin, variant ئۇمىخانArabic script, variant ئۇمۇنىساArabic script, variant | Girl | same as above: “mother of women” | 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 Ummunisa
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ئۇممۇنىسا[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Ummunisa[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Umigül[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ئۇمىگۈل[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Umiqiz[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ئۇمىقىز[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Umixan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| Umunisa[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ئۇمىخان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| ئۇمۇنىسا[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Sibling names for Ummunisa
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 Ummunisa rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NurmemmetBoy“light of Muhammad”same language (uyghur)
- ExterqizGirl“girl like a star”same language (uyghur)
- “strong, mighty, brave”same language (uyghur)
- IlipshaBoy“king like the letter alif, devoted to God”same language (uyghur)
- BarmanBoy“wealthy”same language (uyghur)
- GülihayatGirl“flower of life”same language (uyghur)
- Mu'a'idinBoy“one who benefits the faith”same language (uyghur)
- Bedi'uljamalGirl“beauty of beauties”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Ummunisa
What does the name Ummunisa mean?
Ummunisa means “mother of women”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Ummunisa a girl's or a boy's name?
Ummunisa is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Ummunisa come from?
Ummunisa is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Ummunisa?
Ummunisa 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 Ummunisa spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: ئۇممۇنىسا (Arabic script), Umigül (Latin), ئۇمىگۈل (Arabic script), Umiqiz (Latin), ئۇمىقىز (Arabic script), Umixan (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Ummunisa have?
Ummunisa has 4 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: ئاياللارنىڭ ئانىسى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic (+10 more)
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