Ersiyma means “a woman like a young man”. It comes from Turkic and Arabic elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Ersiyma is a name of Turkic and Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Ersiyma mean?
ئەركەبى ئايال، يىگىتتەك ئايالLiteral meaning
Ersiyma (ئەرسىيما) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “a woman like a young man” and gives its origin as Turkic and Arabic.[1]
Ersiyma in Uyghur
What does Ersiyma mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئەرسىيما, Ersiyma (ULY transliteration), Ersimaxan, ئەرسىماخان, Ersima and ئەرسىما. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “a woman like a young man” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Ersiyma come from?
Turkic and Arabic, hybrid compound. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Turkic and Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Ersiyma a Uyghur name?
Yes. Ersiyma is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it combines Turkic and Arabic elements.
Ersiyma across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئەرسىيماArabic script ErsimaxanLatin, variant ئەرسىماخانArabic script, variant ErsimaLatin, variant ئەرسىماArabic script, variant | Girl | same as above: “a woman like a young man” | 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 Ersiyma
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ئەرسىيما[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Ersiyma[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Ersimaxan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ئەرسىماخان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Ersima[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ئەرسىما[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Sibling names for Ersiyma
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 Ersiyma rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NedirBoy“precious, unequalled, rare; new, beautiful”same language (uyghur)
- SanawullaBoy“praise to God; one who praises God”same language (uyghur)
- AbdimamBoy“an imam”same language (uyghur)
- SabahBoy“dawn; sincerity, purity, quality”same language (uyghur)
- GhenizadBoy“son of a rich man”same language (uyghur)
- TaymasBoy“one who walks the right path without straying”same language (uyghur)
- QutbidinBoy“axis of the faith”same language (uyghur)
- XelpidinBoy“continuer of the faith”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Ersiyma
What does the name Ersiyma mean?
Ersiyma means “a woman like a young man”. It comes from Turkic and Arabic elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Ersiyma a girl's or a boy's name?
Ersiyma is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Ersiyma come from?
Ersiyma is of Turkic and Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Ersiyma?
Ersiyma 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 Ersiyma spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: ئەرسىيما (Arabic script), Ersimaxan (Latin), ئەرسىماخان (Arabic script), Ersima (Latin), ئەرسىما (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Ersiyma have?
Ersiyma has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 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: ئەركەبى ئايال، يىگىتتەك ئايال; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Turkic, Arabic (+6 more)
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