Ayqiz means “girl like the moon”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Ayqiz is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Ayqiz mean?
ئايدەك قىزLiteral meaning
Ayqiz (ئايقىز) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “girl like the moon” and gives its origin as Turkic.[1]
Meaning themes: Moon
Ayqiz in Uyghur
What does Ayqiz mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئايقىز and Ayqiz (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “girl like the moon” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Ayqiz come from?
Turkic, native word. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Turkic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Ayqiz a Uyghur name?
Yes. Ayqiz is documented as a given name in Uyghur. It is built from Turkic words.
Ayqiz across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئايقىزArabic script | Girl | same as above: “girl 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 Ayqiz
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 Ayqiz
Sibling names for Ayqiz
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 Ayqiz rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- QembergülGirl“moon (the moon in the sky)”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- MahigülGirl“beautiful as the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- QemergülGirl“moon (the moon in the sky)”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- GülqemerGirl“flower of the moon; girl like the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- BibimahruyGirl“moon-faced lady”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- SherigülGirl“new moon; famous; city-dweller”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- MahimbanuGirl“lady like the moon, moon lady”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- HilalidinBoy“crescent of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
Common questions about Ayqiz
What does the name Ayqiz mean?
Ayqiz means “girl like the moon”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Ayqiz a girl's or a boy's name?
Ayqiz is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Ayqiz come from?
Ayqiz is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Ayqiz?
Ayqiz 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 Ayqiz have?
Ayqiz has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 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 قىز; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Turkic (+2 more)
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