Esmine means “very precious, highly valued”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Esmine is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Esmine mean?
بەك قىممەتلىك، باھاسى ئۈستۈنLiteral meaning
Esmine (ئەسمىنە) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “very precious, highly valued” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
Esmine in Uyghur
What does Esmine mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئەسمىنە and Esmine (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “very precious, highly valued” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Esmine come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Esmine a Uyghur name?
Yes. Esmine is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Esmine across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئەسمىنەArabic script | Girl | same as above: “very precious, highly valued” | 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 Esmine
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 Esmine
Sibling names for Esmine
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 Esmine rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- “Altun with the epithet 'black'”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- Güli'ezizGirl“precious, dear (woman)”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- “coral, pearl”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- GülizerGirl“girl precious as gold”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- TawarGirl“pretty, precious and cherished as fine silk”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- SeminBoy“value, precious; plump”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- LehelbüwiGirl“lady like a ruby”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- ZerxanGirl“Zer (gold) with the epithet khan”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
Common questions about Esmine
What does the name Esmine mean?
Esmine means “very precious, highly valued”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Esmine a girl's or a boy's name?
Esmine is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Esmine come from?
Esmine is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Esmine?
Esmine 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 many syllables does Esmine have?
Esmine has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 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: بەك قىممەتلىك، باھاسى ئۈستۈن; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
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