Uyghun means “as desired, fitting one's wishes”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Uyghun is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Uyghun mean?
ئارزۇغا لايىق، ئارزۇ قىلغاندەكLiteral meaning
Uyghun (ئۇيغۇن) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “as desired, fitting one's wishes” and gives its origin as Turkic.[1]
Uyghun in Uyghur
What does Uyghun mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئۇيغۇن, Uyghun (ULY transliteration), Uyghunjan and ئۇيغۇنجان. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “as desired, fitting one's wishes” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Uyghun come from?
Turkic, native word. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Turkic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Uyghun a Uyghur name?
Yes. Uyghun is documented as a given name in Uyghur. It is built from Turkic words.
Uyghun across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئۇيغۇنArabic script UyghunjanLatin, variant ئۇيغۇنجانArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “as desired, fitting one's wishes” | 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 Uyghun
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 Uyghun
Variants and linked names
- UyghunjanBoy“as desired, fitting one's wishes”
Sibling names for Uyghun
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 Uyghun rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TurannisaGirl“Turkic girl”same language (uyghur)
- MunireGirl“luminous, bright, radiant”same language (uyghur)
- MerpuGirl“risen, raised”same language (uyghur)
- ZeripBoy“clever, beautiful, delicate, alert, intelligent”same language (uyghur)
- MehmuzBoy“zealous, ardent, spirited”same language (uyghur)
- SharapitullaBoy“greatness of God”same language (uyghur)
- IsmetBoy“to protect; pure, sinless”same language (uyghur)
- QurbanidinBoy“sacrifice of the faith”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Uyghun
What does the name Uyghun mean?
Uyghun means “as desired, fitting one's wishes”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Uyghun a girl's or a boy's name?
Uyghun is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Uyghun come from?
Uyghun is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Uyghun?
Uyghun 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 Uyghun spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: ئۇيغۇن (Arabic script), Uyghunjan (Latin), ئۇيغۇنجان (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Uyghun have?
Uyghun 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: ئارزۇغا لايىق، ئارزۇ قىلغاندەك; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Turkic (+4 more)
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