Uygur means “Uyghur, a Turkic people; civilized”. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Uygur mean?
Literal meaning
Uygur is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “Uyghur, a Turkic people; civilized”.
ethnonym
Uygur in Turkish
What does Uygur mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Uygur. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “Uyghur, a Turkic people; civilized” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Is Uygur a Turkish name?
Yes. Uygur is used as a given name in Turkish.
Uygur across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | UygurLatin | Unisex | same as above: “Uyghur, a Turkic people; civilized” | 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 Uygur
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uygur | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Uygur
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Uygur rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- LâhikBoy“arriving, overtaking; attached”same language (turkish)
- DönmeztekinBoy“unwavering prince”same language (turkish)
- GüçmenBoy“strong, powerful person”same language (turkish)
- SüersanUnisex“soldier famed for bravery”same language (turkish)
- MalkoçBoy“fortress guardian”same language (turkish)
- MahfuzBoy“protected; hidden”same language (turkish)
- SungurBoy“gyrfalcon”same language (turkish)
- VâfitBoy“envoy, representative”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Uygur
What does the name Uygur mean?
Uygur means “Uyghur, a Turkic people; civilized”. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Uygur a girl's or a boy's name?
Uygur is recorded for both girls and boys.
Which languages use Uygur?
Uygur is recorded for Turkish. 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 Uygur have?
Uygur has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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