Yaqud means “ruby (a mineral)”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Yaqud mean?
ياقۇت (مەدەن ئىسمى)Literal meaning
Yaqud (ياقۇد) is a Uyghur given name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “ruby (a mineral)”.[1]
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
Yaqud in Uyghur
What does Yaqud mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ياقۇد and Yaqud (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “ruby (a mineral)” applies. [1]
Is Yaqud a Uyghur name?
Yes. Yaqud is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Yaqud across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ياقۇدArabic script | — | same as above: “ruby (a mineral)” | 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 Yaqud
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 Yaqud
Sibling names for Yaqud
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 Yaqud rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- JewherBoy“a precious stone, ruby”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- ÉtibarGirl“esteem; special, esteemed”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- TawaxanGirl“pretty, precious and cherished as fine silk”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- Marjan'gülGirl“small ruby stones from beneath the sea”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- PiridunBoy“pearls”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- Güli'ezizGirl“precious, dear (woman)”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- MewitgülGirl“pearl (a kind of precious stone)”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- Ma'aliBoy“lofty, precious”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
Common questions about Yaqud
What does the name Yaqud mean?
Yaqud means “ruby (a mineral)”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Is Yaqud a girl's or a boy's name?
Our sources do not agree on a gender for Yaqud, so it is not classified.
Which languages use Yaqud?
Yaqud 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 Yaqud have?
Yaqud 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: ياقۇت (مەدەن ئىسمى); entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name; spelling ياقۇد (+1 more)
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