List of English Words of Turkic Origin - U

U

Ugrian

from Old Russian Ugre, which means "Hungarians", of Turkic origin.

Uhlan

from Turkish oğlan "a boy, servant".

Urdu

from Hindustani Urdu "camp", which is from Turkic ordu (source of horde).

Urman

from Russian, which is from Kazan Tatar urman, "a forest", synonymous with taiga; Turkish word orman.

Ushak

from Ushak, Turkish Uşak, manufacturing town of western Turkey. A heavy woolen oriental rug tied in Ghiordes knots and characterized by bright primary colors and an elaborate medallion pattern.