Hediye means “gift, present”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish.
- Hediye is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Hediye mean?
سوۋغات، تۆھپەLiteral meaning
Hediye (ھەدىيە) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “gift, present” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Hediye in Turkish and Uyghur
What does Hediye mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Hediye. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “gift, present” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Hediye mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ھەدىيە, Hediye (ULY transliteration), ھەدىخان and Hedixan. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “gift, present” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Hediye come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Hediye?
Hediye is used as a given name in Turkish and Uyghur. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Hediye across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | HediyeLatin | Girl | same as above: “gift, present” | Editorial |
| Uyghur | ھەدىيەArabic script ھەدىخانArabic script, variant HedixanLatin, variant | Girl | same as above: “gift, present” | 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 Hediye
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 Hediye
Variants and linked names
- HedixanGirl“gift, present”
Sibling names for Hediye
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Hediye rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GüneralpUnisex“hero of the sun”same language (turkish)
- CevriyeGirl“relating to torment or hardship”same language (turkish)
- “head of the land, local leader”same language (uyghur)
- TanzerUnisex“golden dawn”same language (turkish)
- NurefşanUnisex“scattering light”same language (turkish)
- AqileGirl“intelligent girl, wise woman”same language (uyghur)
- MeşâhirBoy“famous people”same language (turkish)
- ElaldıGirl“the hand has taken”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Hediye
What does the name Hediye mean?
Hediye means “gift, present”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish.
Is Hediye a girl's or a boy's name?
Hediye is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Turkish: girls; Uyghur: girls.
Where does Hediye come from?
Hediye is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Hediye?
Hediye is recorded for Turkish and 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 Hediye spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Hediye (Latin), ھەدىيە (Arabic script), ھەدىخان (Arabic script), Hedixan (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Hediye have?
Hediye has 2 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: سوۋغات، تۆھپە; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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