Chihri'ay means “whose face is like the moon”. It comes from Persian and Turkic elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Chihri'ay is a name of Persian and Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Chihri'ay mean?
چىرايى ئايدەكLiteral meaning
Chihri'ay (چىھرىئاي) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “whose face is like the moon” and gives its origin as Persian and Turkic.[1]
Meaning themes: Moon
Chihri'ay in Uyghur
What does Chihri'ay mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written چىھرىئاي, Chihri'ay (ULY transliteration), Chihray and چىھراي. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “whose face is like the moon” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Chihri'ay come from?
Persian and Turkic, hybrid compound. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian and Turkic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Chihri'ay a Uyghur name?
Yes. Chihri'ay is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it combines Turkic and Persian elements.
Chihri'ay across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | چىھرىئايArabic script ChihrayLatin, variant چىھرايArabic script, variant | Girl | same as above: “whose face is 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 Chihri'ay
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 Chihri'ay
Variants and linked names
- ChihrayGirl“whose face is like the moon”
Sibling names for Chihri'ay
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 Chihri'ay rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BedribanuGirl“lady like the full moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- MihrayGirl“moon of kindness”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- “lady like the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- MahiruyGirl“moon-faced”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- MahiqemerGirl“moon of moons; beauty of beauties”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- AbduqemerBoy“a moon-like person”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- Güli'ayimGirl“my daughter beautiful as the moon”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
Common questions about Chihri'ay
What does the name Chihri'ay mean?
Chihri'ay means “whose face is like the moon”. It comes from Persian and Turkic elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Chihri'ay a girl's or a boy's name?
Chihri'ay is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Chihri'ay come from?
Chihri'ay is of Persian and Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Chihri'ay?
Chihri'ay 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 Chihri'ay spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: چىھرىئاي (Arabic script), Chihray (Latin), چىھراي (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Chihri'ay have?
Chihri'ay has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 8 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: چىرايى ئايدەك; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Persian, Turkic (+4 more)
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