Aybanu means “lady like the moon”. It comes from Turkic and Persian elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Aybanu is a name of Turkic and Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Aybanu mean?
ئايدەك خېنىمLiteral meaning
Aybanu (ئايبانۇ) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “lady like the moon” and gives its origin as Turkic and Persian.[1]
Meaning themes: Moon
Aybanu in Uyghur
What does Aybanu mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئايبانۇ and Aybanu (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “lady like the moon” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Aybanu come from?
Turkic and Persian, hybrid compound. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Turkic and Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Is Aybanu a Uyghur name?
Yes. Aybanu is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it combines Turkic and Persian elements.
Aybanu across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئايبانۇArabic script | Girl | same as above: “lady like the moon” | 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 Aybanu
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 Aybanu
Sibling names for Aybanu
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 Aybanu rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- RoshinayGirl“girl radiant as the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- MahigülGirl“beautiful as the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- QemernisaGirl“woman beautiful as the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- BibimahruyGirl“moon-faced lady”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- HekimayGirl“Hekime with the epithet 'moon'”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- HilalnsaGirl“girl like the new moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- ZulayGirl“beautiful as the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- BedribanuGirl“lady like the full moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
Common questions about Aybanu
What does the name Aybanu mean?
Aybanu means “lady like the moon”. It comes from Turkic and Persian elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Aybanu a girl's or a boy's name?
Aybanu is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Aybanu come from?
Aybanu is of Turkic and Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Aybanu?
Aybanu 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 Aybanu have?
Aybanu has 3 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: ئايدەك خېنىم; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Turkic, Persian (+2 more)
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