Chine means “girl white as porcelain”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Chine is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Chine mean?
چىنىدەك ئاپئاق قىزLiteral meaning
Chine (چىنە) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “girl white as porcelain” and gives its origin as Turkic.[1]
Chine in Uyghur
What does Chine mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written چىنە, Chine (ULY transliteration), Chinem, چىنەم, Chinigül, چىنىگۈل, Chiniqiz, Chinixan, چىنىقىز and چىنىخان. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “girl white as porcelain” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Chine come from?
Turkic, native word. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Turkic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Chine a Uyghur name?
Yes. Chine is documented as a given name in Uyghur. It is built from Turkic words.
Chine across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | چىنەArabic script ChinemLatin, variant چىنەمArabic script, variant ChinigülLatin, variant چىنىگۈلArabic script, variant ChiniqizLatin, variant ChinixanLatin, variant چىنىقىزArabic script, variant چىنىخانArabic script, variant | Girl | same as above: “girl white as porcelain” | 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 Chine
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.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| چىنە[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Chine[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Chinem[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| چىنەم[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Chinigül[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| چىنىگۈل[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Chiniqiz[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| Chinixan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| چىنىقىز[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| چىنىخان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Chine
Sibling names for Chine
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 Chine rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MuxtediBoy“follower (in prayer), worshipper”same language (uyghur)
- EbulhadiBoy“father of Hadi”same language (uyghur)
- “by the thousands”same language (uyghur)
- “beg of the ulus (people)”same language (uyghur)
- GasitBoy“one who spreads blessings widely”same language (uyghur)
- PizilBoy“virtuous, distinguished”same language (uyghur)
- HushurgülGirl“born in the month of Ashura; tithe, alms”same language (uyghur)
- HedimBoy“destroyer”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Chine
What does the name Chine mean?
Chine means “girl white as porcelain”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Chine a girl's or a boy's name?
Chine is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Chine come from?
Chine is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Chine?
Chine 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 Chine spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: چىنە (Arabic script), Chinem (Latin), چىنەم (Arabic script), Chinigül (Latin), چىنىگۈل (Arabic script), Chiniqiz (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Chine have?
Chine 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: چىنىدەك ئاپئاق قىز; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Turkic (+10 more)
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