Zepir means “victor”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Zepir is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Zepir mean?
غەلىبە قىلغۇچىLiteral meaning
Zepir (زەپىر) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “victor” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Zepir in Uyghur
What does Zepir mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written زەپىر, Zepir (ULY transliteration), Zepirjan and زەپىرجان. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “victor” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Zepir come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Zepir a Uyghur name?
Yes. Zepir is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Zepir across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | زەپىرArabic script ZepirjanLatin, variant زەپىرجانArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “victor” | 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 Zepir
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 Zepir
Variants and linked names
- ZapirBoy“victor”
Sibling names for Zepir
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 Zepir rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TuqachxanGirl“endearing as a tuqach (flatbread)”same language (uyghur)
- “sharp, one who forges ahead”same language (uyghur)
- ÉtibargülGirl“Étibar with the epithet 'flower'”same language (uyghur)
- BerkBoy“strong, healthy, firm”same language (uyghur)
- QilichBoy“sword”same language (uyghur)
- IshanxanGirl“Ishan with the epithet Khan”same language (uyghur)
- NurdöletBoy“prosperous son”same language (uyghur)
- “wealthy woman; delicate girl”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Zepir
What does the name Zepir mean?
Zepir means “victor”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Zepir a girl's or a boy's name?
Zepir is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Zepir come from?
Zepir is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Zepir?
Zepir 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 is Zepir spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: زەپىر (Arabic script), Zepirjan (Latin), زەپىرجان (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Zepir have?
Zepir 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: غەلىبە قىلغۇچى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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