Hekimay means “Hekime with the epithet 'moon'”. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Hekimay mean?
Literally: Hekime (name) + ay 'moon' (epithet)
ھەكىمە: ئىسمى، ئاي: سۈپىتىLiteral meaning
Hekimay (ھەكىماي) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “Hekime with the epithet 'moon'”.[1]
Meaning themes: Moon
Hekimay in Uyghur
What does Hekimay mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ھەكىماي and Hekimay (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “Hekime with the epithet 'moon'” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Is Hekimay a Uyghur name?
Yes. Hekimay is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Hekimay across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ھەكىمايArabic script | Girl | same as above: “Hekime with the epithet 'moon'” | 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 Hekimay
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 Hekimay
Variants and linked names
- Hekimi'ayGirl“Hekime with the epithet 'moon'”
Sibling names for Hekimay
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 Hekimay rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AyimgülGirl“my daughter, beautiful as the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- SherigülGirl“new moon; famous; city-dweller”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- AydınUnisex“moon of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- NuriqemerGirl“moonlight; girl like the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- AydilBoy“whose heart is like the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- MihrayGirl“moon of kindness”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- MahibanGirl“lady like the moon, moon lady”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- NigarayGirl“moon-faced, moon-like”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
Common questions about Hekimay
What does the name Hekimay mean?
Hekimay means “Hekime with the epithet 'moon'”. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Hekimay a girl's or a boy's name?
Hekimay is recorded as a girl's name.
Which languages use Hekimay?
Hekimay 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 Hekimay have?
Hekimay 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: ھەكىمە: ئىسمى، ئاي: سۈپىتى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); spelling ھەكىماي (+1 more)
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