Göherbanu means “lady precious as a jewel”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Göherbanu is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 4 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 9 letters.
What does Göherbanu mean?
گۆھەردەك ئېسىل خېنىمLiteral meaning
Göherbanu (گۆھەربانۇ) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “lady precious as a jewel” and gives its origin as Persian.[1]
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
Göherbanu in Uyghur
What does Göherbanu mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written گۆھەربانۇ and Göherbanu (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “lady precious as a jewel” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Göherbanu come from?
Persian, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Is Göherbanu a Uyghur name?
Yes. Göherbanu is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Göherbanu across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | گۆھەربانۇArabic script | Girl | same as above: “lady precious as a jewel” | 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 Göherbanu
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 Göherbanu
Sibling names for Göherbanu
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 Göherbanu rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ƏzizBoy“dear, precious”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- LaliqizGirl“girl pure and beautiful as a ruby”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- MahisiminGirl“silver moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- TelegülGirl“girl precious as the talha tree”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- MewitgülGirl“pearl (a kind of precious stone)”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- TelhegülGirl“girl precious as the talha tree”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- Le'libibiGirl“lady like a ruby”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- TillanisaGirl“woman like a gold coin”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
Common questions about Göherbanu
What does the name Göherbanu mean?
Göherbanu means “lady precious as a jewel”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Göherbanu a girl's or a boy's name?
Göherbanu is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Göherbanu come from?
Göherbanu is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Göherbanu?
Göherbanu 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 Göherbanu have?
Göherbanu has 4 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 9 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: گۆھەردەك ئېسىل خېنىم; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Persian (+2 more)
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