Da'i means “guide, leader”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Da'i is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 1 syllable (counted from the spelling) and 3 letters.
What does Da'i mean?
يولباشچى، يولباشلىغۇچى (مۇھەممەد ئەلەيھىسسالامنىڭ سۈپەتلىرىدىن بىرى)Literal meaning
Da'i (دائى) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “guide, leader” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
one of the attributes of the Prophet Muhammad
Meaning themes: Leadership and nobility
Da'i in Uyghur
What does Da'i mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written دائى, Da'i (ULY transliteration), Dahi and داھى. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “guide, leader” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Da'i come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Da'i a Uyghur name?
Yes. Da'i is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Da'i across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | دائىArabic script DahiLatin, variant داھىArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “guide, leader” | 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 Da'i
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 Da'i
Names with a similar meaning
- AbayhanBoy“careful khan”
- Abdu'amirBoy“flourishing, one who brings prosperity; commander, one who orders”
- AbdulmalikBoy“wealthy, master, ruler”
- AbdulmelikBoy“servant of God, King of all”
- AbdumalikBoy“servant of the King”
- AbdumerdiBoy“noble, brave person”
- Abduqa'idBoy“a commander”
- AbduseyyidBoy“master, lord, sir, teacher, prophet; servant of the master”
Sibling names for Da'i
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 Da'i rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- “Sangish with the epithet Beg”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- “guide, leader”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- “prince who raised up the people”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- “great ruler”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- AsilBoy“of noble lineage”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- NurisahibBoy“light of the Lord; son given by God my Lord”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- RehmetshahBoy“mercy of the King (God)”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- “noble, beautiful”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
Common questions about Da'i
What does the name Da'i mean?
Da'i means “guide, leader”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Da'i a girl's or a boy's name?
Da'i is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Da'i come from?
Da'i is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Da'i?
Da'i 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 Da'i spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: دائى (Arabic script), Dahi (Latin), داھى (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Da'i have?
Da'i has 1 syllable by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 3 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: يولباشچى، يولباشلىغۇچى (مۇھەممەد ئەلەيھىسسالامنىڭ سۈپەتلىرىدىن بىرى); entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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