Xushnud means “to be happy”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Uzbek.
- Xushnud is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur and Uzbek.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Xushnud mean?
خۇشال بولماقLiteral meaning
Xushnud (خۇشنۇد) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “to be happy” and gives its origin as Persian.[1]
Meaning themes: Joy and happiness
Xushnud in Uyghur and Uzbek
What does Xushnud mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written خۇشنۇد, Xushnud (ULY transliteration), خۇشنەم, Xushnut, خۇشنۇت, Xushnem, Xushnum and خۇشنۇم. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “to be happy” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
What does Xushnud mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Xushnud and Хушнуд (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion). No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “to be happy” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Xushnud come from?
Persian, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Xushnud?
Xushnud is used as a given name in Uyghur and Uzbek. Its origin is Persian. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Xushnud across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | خۇشنۇدArabic script خۇشنەمArabic script, variant XushnutLatin, variant خۇشنۇتArabic script, variant XushnemLatin, variant XushnumLatin, variant خۇشنۇمArabic script, variant | Girl | same as above: “to be happy” | Documented[1] |
| Uzbek | XushnudLatin | Boy | same as above: “to be happy” | 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 Xushnud
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| خۇشنۇد[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Xushnud[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| خۇشنەم[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Xushnut[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| خۇشنۇت[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Xushnem[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| Xushnum[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| خۇشنۇم[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Xushnud | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Хушнуд | Uzbek | Cyrillic | Cyrillic transliteration (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion) |
Names related to Xushnud
Variants and linked names
- XushnemGirl“to be happy”
Sibling names for Xushnud
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 Xushnud rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ShadixanGirl“happy, happiness; singer”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- GülshatxanGirl“flower of gladness (joy)”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- “fortunate, learned”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- AybextiGirl“fortunate woman”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- MirametBoy“fortunate bey”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- SuheyleGirl“bright; wakeful, alert; star of fortune”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- SayraqizGirl“fortunate, at ease, happy”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- SaodatGirl“happiness”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
Common questions about Xushnud
What does the name Xushnud mean?
Xushnud means “to be happy”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Uzbek.
Is Xushnud a girl's or a boy's name?
Xushnud is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Uyghur: girls; Uzbek: boys.
Where does Xushnud come from?
Xushnud is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Xushnud?
Xushnud is recorded for Uyghur and Uzbek. 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 Xushnud spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: خۇشنۇد (Arabic script), خۇشنەم (Arabic script), Xushnut (Latin), خۇشنۇت (Arabic script), Xushnem (Latin), Xushnum (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Xushnud have?
Xushnud has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 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: خۇشال بولماق; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Persian (+8 more)
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