Uyghur means “name of a people (the Uyghurs)”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Uyghur is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Uyghur mean?
مىللەت نامىLiteral meaning
Uyghur (ئۇيغۇر) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “name of a people (the Uyghurs)” and gives its origin as Turkic.[1]
Uyghur in Uyghur
What does Uyghur mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئۇيغۇر and Uyghur (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “name of a people (the Uyghurs)” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Uyghur come from?
Turkic, native word. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Turkic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Uyghur a Uyghur name?
Yes. Uyghur is documented as a given name in Uyghur. It is built from Turkic words.
Uyghur across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئۇيغۇرArabic script | Boy | same as above: “name of a people (the Uyghurs)” | 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 Uyghur
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.
Sibling names for Uyghur
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 Uyghur rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- IdrisBoy“sower of seed, farmer”same language (uyghur)
- MuqitBoy“nurturer, nourisher”same language (uyghur)
- “guardian beg”same language (uyghur)
- ErshBoy“throne”same language (uyghur)
- ShehriyarGirl“great shah; may fame be his companion”same language (uyghur)
- GülishahadetGirl“the name Shahadet with the epithet Gül”same language (uyghur)
- “dignity, prestige”same language (uyghur)
- NimulBoy“God's compassion; praise of God”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Uyghur
What does the name Uyghur mean?
Uyghur means “name of a people (the Uyghurs)”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Uyghur a girl's or a boy's name?
Uyghur is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Uyghur come from?
Uyghur is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Uyghur?
Uyghur 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 many syllables does Uyghur have?
Uyghur 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: مىللەت نامى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Turkic (+2 more)
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