Xumar means “longing, one longed for, one remembered, keepsake, legacy”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Azerbaijani.
- Xumar is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Xumar mean?
سېغىنماق، خۇمار قىلىنغۇچى، خۇمارلىق، ئەسلەنگۈچى، يادىكار، مىراسLiteral meaning
Xumar (خۇمار) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “longing, one longed for, one remembered, keepsake, legacy” and gives its origin as Turkic.[1]
Xumar in Uyghur and Azerbaijani
What does Xumar mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written خۇمار, Xumar (ULY transliteration), خۇمارجان, Xumargül, Xumarqiz, خۇمارقىز, Xumarxan, خۇمارخان, خۇمارگۈل and Xumarjan. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “longing, one longed for, one remembered, keepsake, legacy” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
What does Xumar mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Xumar. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “longing, one longed for, one remembered, keepsake, legacy” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Xumar come from?
Turkic, native word. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Turkic.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Xumar?
Xumar is used as a given name in Uyghur and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Turkic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Xumar across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | خۇمارArabic script خۇمارجانArabic script, variant XumargülLatin, variant XumarqizLatin, variant خۇمارقىزArabic script, variant XumarxanLatin, variant خۇمارخانArabic script, variant خۇمارگۈلArabic script, variant XumarjanLatin, variant | Girl | same as above: “longing, one longed for, one remembered, keepsake, legacy” | Documented[1] |
| Azerbaijani | XumarLatin | Girl | same as above: “longing, one longed for, one remembered, keepsake, legacy” | 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 Xumar
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| خۇمار[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Xumar[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| خۇمارجان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Xumargül[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| Xumarqiz[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| خۇمارقىز[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Xumarxan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| خۇمارخان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| خۇمارگۈل[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Xumarjan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| Xumar | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Xumar
Variants and linked names
- XumarayGirl“longing, one remembered, keepsake, legacy; longed-for, remembered girl”
- XumargülGirl“longing, one longed for, one remembered, keepsake, legacy”
- XumarjanBoy“longing, one longed for, one remembered, keepsake, legacy”
- XumarxanGirl“longing, one longed for, one remembered, keepsake, legacy”
- XumirayGirl“longed-for girl, remembered girl”
Sibling names for Xumar
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Xumar rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- “Barim with the epithet 'sun'”same language (uyghur)
- Nuri'adilBoy“light of justice”same language (uyghur)
- IrshadBoy“to guide, to instruct”same language (uyghur)
- RebiydullaBoy“guided by God; one who leads toward God”same language (uyghur)
- JemshitBoy“name of an Iranian shah”same language (uyghur)
- “Muhammad with the epithet qiran”same language (uyghur)
- MeripiqizGirl“knowledge, education”same language (uyghur)
- SeyyidekremBoy“merciful teacher”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Xumar
What does the name Xumar mean?
Xumar means “longing, one longed for, one remembered, keepsake, legacy”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Azerbaijani.
Is Xumar a girl's or a boy's name?
Xumar is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Uyghur: girls; Azerbaijani: girls.
Where does Xumar come from?
Xumar is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Xumar?
Xumar is recorded for Uyghur and Azerbaijani. 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 Xumar spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: خۇمار (Arabic script), خۇمارجان (Arabic script), Xumargül (Latin), Xumarqiz (Latin), خۇمارقىز (Arabic script), Xumarxan (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Xumar have?
Xumar 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: سېغىنماق، خۇمار قىلىنغۇچى، خۇمارلىق، ئەسلەنگۈچى، يادىكار، مىراس; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Turkic (+10 more)
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