Zumret means “emerald”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Zumret is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Zumret mean?
Zumret is a Uyghur female name from the Persian word for emerald. In Uyghur the word is used for the gemstone and for emerald green.[1]
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
Zumret in Uyghur
What does Zumret mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written زۇمرەت, zumret (ULY) and Zumret (ULY). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “emerald” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Listed as a given name in the Uyghur section of Wiktionary.
Where does the name Zumret come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Is Zumret a Uyghur name?
Yes. Zumret is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Zumret across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | زۇمرەتArabic script | Girl | same as above: “emerald” | 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 Zumret
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 Zumret
Sibling names for Zumret
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 Zumret rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- QunduzGirl“a kind of precious water animal”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- EtiwarGirl“precious, special, cherished”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- NedirBoy“precious, unequalled, rare; new, beautiful”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- TawarGirl“pretty, precious and cherished as fine silk”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- GöherbanuGirl“lady precious as a jewel”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- Le'ligülGirl“girl pure and beautiful as a ruby”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- TawagülGirl“pretty, precious and cherished as fine silk”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AqchixanGirl“silver coin”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
Common questions about Zumret
What does the name Zumret mean?
Zumret means “emerald”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Zumret a girl's or a boy's name?
Zumret is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Zumret come from?
Zumret is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Zumret?
Zumret 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 Zumret have?
Zumret has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by our editors; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “زۇمرەت”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 79466280. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Uyghur زۇمرەت: borrowed from Persian زمرد; noun/adjective 'emerald'; classified as a female given name in Uyghur; زۇمرەت appears as a Uyghur given name (feminine); Uyghur given-name entry written زۇمرەت in Uyghur Arabic script (+1 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “زمرد”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93365867. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Persian زمرد: emerald
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