Ushur means “born in the month of Ashura; tithe, alms”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Ushur is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Ushur mean?
(1) ئۇشۇر (ئاشۇرا) ئېيىدا تۇغۇلغان، (2) ئوندىن بىر (ئۆشرە)، زاكاتLiteral meaning
Ushur (ئۇشۇر) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “born in the month of Ashura; tithe, alms” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Ushur in Uyghur
What does Ushur mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئۇشۇر, Ushur (ULY transliteration), ھۇشۇرخان, Hushurjan, ھۇشۇرجان, Hoshur, ھوشۇر, Hushur, ھۇشۇر and Hushurxan. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “born in the month of Ashura; tithe, alms” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Ushur come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Ushur a Uyghur name?
Yes. Ushur is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Ushur across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئۇشۇرArabic script ھۇشۇرخانArabic script, variant HushurjanLatin, variant ھۇشۇرجانArabic script, variant HoshurLatin, variant ھوشۇرArabic script, variant HushurLatin, variant ھۇشۇرArabic script, variant HushurxanLatin, variant | Boy | same as above: “born in the month of Ashura; tithe, alms” | 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 Ushur
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ئۇشۇر[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Ushur[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| ھۇشۇرخان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Hushurjan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ھۇشۇرجان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Hoshur[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ھوشۇر[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Hushur[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ھۇشۇر[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Hushurxan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
Names related to Ushur
Sibling names for Ushur
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 Ushur rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- EbulberekeBoy“father of Bereke”same language (uyghur)
- SiyitemetBoy“our master Ahmed”same language (uyghur)
- EqmerBoy“white, moon-coloured”same language (uyghur)
- EtipbaqiBoy“eternally compassionate one”same language (uyghur)
- “hero, brave chieftain”same language (uyghur)
- JewheridinBoy“jewel of the faith”same language (uyghur)
- “teacher, one who instructs”same language (uyghur)
- RahileGirl“camel laden with a load”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Ushur
What does the name Ushur mean?
Ushur means “born in the month of Ashura; tithe, alms”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Ushur a girl's or a boy's name?
Ushur is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Ushur come from?
Ushur is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Ushur?
Ushur 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 Ushur spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: ئۇشۇر (Arabic script), ھۇشۇرخان (Arabic script), Hushurjan (Latin), ھۇشۇرجان (Arabic script), Hoshur (Latin), ھوشۇر (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Ushur have?
Ushur 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: (1) ئۇشۇر (ئاشۇرا) ئېيىدا تۇغۇلغان، (2) ئوندىن بىر (ئۆشرە)، زاكات; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+10 more)
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