Zunnun means “with the fish, companion of the fish”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Zunnun is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Zunnun mean?
يۇنۇس پەيغەمبەرنىڭ لەقىمى. مەنىسى: بېلىق بىلەن بىللە، بېلىقنىڭ ھەمراھىLiteral meaning
Zunnun (زۇننۇن) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “with the fish, companion of the fish” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
an epithet of the Prophet Jonah
Zunnun in Uyghur
What does Zunnun mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written زۇننۇن, Zunnun (ULY transliteration), Zunun and زۇنۇن. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “with the fish, companion of the fish” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Zunnun come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Zunnun a Uyghur name?
Yes. Zunnun is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Zunnun across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | زۇننۇنArabic script ZununLatin, variant زۇنۇنArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “with the fish, companion of the fish” | 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 Zunnun
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 Zunnun
Variants and linked names
- YarizunnunBoy“friend of Zunnun”
- YarzununBoy“friend of Zunnun”
Sibling names for Zunnun
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 Zunnun rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- “sincere”same language (uyghur)
- “Tengri who brings fortune”same language (uyghur)
- KerimnisaGirl“noble, generous woman”same language (uyghur)
- ChongxanGirl“woman senior in respect”same language (uyghur)
- DostxojaBoy“friend of the master (the Prophet)”same language (uyghur)
- “Ish 'friend' with the suffix 'deer'”same language (uyghur)
- TürkünBoy“tribe”same language (uyghur)
- BabaxanBoy“a son like a grandfather”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Zunnun
What does the name Zunnun mean?
Zunnun means “with the fish, companion of the fish”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Zunnun a girl's or a boy's name?
Zunnun is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Zunnun come from?
Zunnun is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Zunnun?
Zunnun 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 Zunnun spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: زۇننۇن (Arabic script), Zunun (Latin), زۇنۇن (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Zunnun have?
Zunnun 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: يۇنۇس پەيغەمبەرنىڭ لەقىمى. مەنىسى: بېلىق بىلەن بىللە، بېلىقنىڭ ھەمراھى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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