Hemim means “friend, comrade”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Hemim is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Hemim mean?
دوست، سەپداشLiteral meaning
Hemim (ھەمىم) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “friend, comrade” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Hemim in Uyghur
What does Hemim mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ھەمىم, Hemim (ULY transliteration), Hemijan and ھەمىجان. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “friend, comrade” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Hemim come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Hemim a Uyghur name?
Yes. Hemim is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Hemim across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ھەمىمArabic script HemijanLatin, variant ھەمىجانArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “friend, comrade” | 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 Hemim
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 Hemim
Variants and linked names
- HemijanBoy“friend, comrade”
Sibling names for Hemim
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 Hemim rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- Nuri'amanBoy“light of peace”same language (uyghur)
- SepiBoy“true friend, confidant”same language (uyghur)
- GhaziBoy“warrior; hero”same language (uyghur)
- Tursun'gülGirl“may the child stay and live long”same language (uyghur)
- MéhrinsayimGirl“affectionate, kind woman”same language (uyghur)
- LaqitBoy“one who accepts; one who gathers”same language (uyghur)
- “Ish 'friend' with the suffix 'deer'”same language (uyghur)
- WilaBoy“continuous, ongoing”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Hemim
What does the name Hemim mean?
Hemim means “friend, comrade”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Hemim a girl's or a boy's name?
Hemim is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Hemim come from?
Hemim is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Hemim?
Hemim 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 Hemim spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: ھەمىم (Arabic script), Hemijan (Latin), ھەمىجان (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Hemim have?
Hemim 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: دوست، سەپداش; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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