Zunnar means “fiery; name of an ornament”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Zunnar is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Zunnar mean?
(1) ئوتلۇق، (2) زىننەت بۇيۇمى نامىLiteral meaning
Zunnar (زۇننار) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “fiery; name of an ornament” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Zunnar in Uyghur
What does Zunnar mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written زۇننار and Zunnar (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “fiery; name of an ornament” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Zunnar come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Zunnar a Uyghur name?
Yes. Zunnar is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Zunnar across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | زۇننارArabic script | Girl | same as above: “fiery; name of an ornament” | 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 Zunnar
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.
Sibling names for Zunnar
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 Zunnar rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GülmanxanGirl“flower of faith”same language (uyghur)
- EnserBoy“protector, helper”same language (uyghur)
- “man like a tiger”same language (uyghur)
- MezemzatBoy“of high lineage, of noble essence”same language (uyghur)
- HəmidəGirl“praiseworthy”same language (uyghur)
- “monk”same language (uyghur)
- EbeyBoy“little slave, little servant”same language (uyghur)
- DidarBoy“seeing, eye, beholding, meeting face to face”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Zunnar
What does the name Zunnar mean?
Zunnar means “fiery; name of an ornament”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Zunnar a girl's or a boy's name?
Zunnar is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Zunnar come from?
Zunnar is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Zunnar?
Zunnar 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 Zunnar have?
Zunnar 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 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: (1) ئوتلۇق، (2) زىننەت بۇيۇمى نامى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
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