Eshme means “hope, wish”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Eshme is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Eshme mean?
ئۈمىد، ئارزۇLiteral meaning
Eshme (ئەشمە) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “hope, wish” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Eshme in Uyghur
What does Eshme mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئەشمە, Eshme (ULY transliteration), Eshman and ئەشمان. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “hope, wish” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Eshme come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Eshme a Uyghur name?
Yes. Eshme is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Eshme across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئەشمەArabic script EshmanLatin, variant ئەشمانArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “hope, wish” | 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 Eshme
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 Eshme
Variants and linked names
- EshmanBoy“hope, wish”
Sibling names for Eshme
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 Eshme rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AliBoy“high, exalted”same language (uyghur)
- MéhrigiyahGirl“name of a precious medicinal plant”same language (uyghur)
- AynebiBoy“one who foreknows, messenger, prophet”same language (uyghur)
- RamanBoy“servant of the compassionate God”same language (uyghur)
- AlanurGirl“the name Ela with the epithet Nur”same language (uyghur)
- MubinBoy“clear, evident, manifest”same language (uyghur)
- Abdulba'isBoy“servant of God, the Resurrector”same language (uyghur)
- NasibGirl“fitting; founder”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Eshme
What does the name Eshme mean?
Eshme means “hope, wish”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Eshme a girl's or a boy's name?
Eshme is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Eshme come from?
Eshme is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Eshme?
Eshme 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 Eshme spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: ئەشمە (Arabic script), Eshman (Latin), ئەشمان (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Eshme have?
Eshme 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: ئۈمىد، ئارزۇ; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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