Yaqut means “a kind of precious stone”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Azerbaijani.
- Yaqut is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Yaqut mean?
بىر خىل قىممەتلىك تاشLiteral meaning
Yaqut (ياقۇت) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “a kind of precious stone” and gives its origin as Persian.[1]
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
Yaqut in Uyghur and Azerbaijani
What does Yaqut mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ياقۇت, Yaqut (ULY transliteration), ياقۇتگۈل, Yaqutxan, Yaqutgül and ياقۇتخان. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “a kind of precious stone” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
What does Yaqut mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Yaqut. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “a kind of precious stone” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Yaqut come from?
Persian, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Yaqut?
Yaqut is used as a given name in Uyghur and Azerbaijani. 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.
Yaqut across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ياقۇتArabic script ياقۇتگۈلArabic script, variant YaqutxanLatin, variant YaqutgülLatin, variant ياقۇتخانArabic script, variant | Girl | same as above: “a kind of precious stone” | Documented[1] |
| Azerbaijani | YaqutLatin | Girl | same as above: “a kind of precious stone” | 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 Yaqut
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ياقۇت[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Yaqut[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| ياقۇتگۈل[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Yaqutxan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| Yaqutgül[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ياقۇتخان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Yaqut | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Yaqut
Variants and linked names
Sibling names for Yaqut
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 Yaqut rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TawaxanGirl“pretty, precious and cherished as fine silk”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- MarjanGirl“small ruby stones from beneath the sea”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- ÉtibarGirl“esteem; special, esteemed”same language (uyghur, azerbaijani) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AqchiBoy“silver coin”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- MughtenimBoy“one who values things as a precious gain”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- EnderBoy“rarest, most precious”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- “Altun with the epithet Arghu”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AqcheBoy“silver coin”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
Common questions about Yaqut
What does the name Yaqut mean?
Yaqut means “a kind of precious stone”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Azerbaijani.
Is Yaqut a girl's or a boy's name?
Yaqut is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Uyghur: girls; Azerbaijani: girls.
Where does Yaqut come from?
Yaqut is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Yaqut?
Yaqut 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 Yaqut spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: ياقۇت (Arabic script), ياقۇتگۈل (Arabic script), Yaqutxan (Latin), Yaqutgül (Latin), ياقۇتخان (Arabic script), Yaqut (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Yaqut have?
Yaqut 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: بىر خىل قىممەتلىك تاش; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Persian (+6 more)
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