Hemze means “sharp, incisive”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Azerbaijani.
- Hemze is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Hemze mean?
كەسكىن، ئۆتكۈرLiteral meaning
Hemze (ھەمزە) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “sharp, incisive” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Hemze in Uyghur and Azerbaijani
What does Hemze mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ھەمزە and Hemze (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “sharp, incisive” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
What does Hemze mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Həmzə. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “sharp, incisive” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Hemze come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Hemze?
Hemze is used as a given name in Uyghur and Azerbaijani. 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.
Hemze across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ھەمزەArabic script | Boy | same as above: “sharp, incisive” | Documented[1] |
| Azerbaijani | HəmzəLatin | Boy | same as above: “sharp, incisive” | Editorial |
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 Hemze
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 Hemze
Sibling names for Hemze
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 Hemze rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- JemilBoy“beautiful, pretty”same language (uyghur)
- JelbigülGirl“charming girl”same language (uyghur)
- “having lineage, of a family”same language (uyghur)
- PurqetBoy“parting, separation”same language (uyghur)
- “brave champion khan”same language (uyghur)
- GülizarGirl“flower garden, flower gardens”same language (uyghur)
- NemenshaBoy“the name Numan with the epithet Shah”same language (uyghur)
- ToxtibanuGirl“Lady Toxti”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Hemze
What does the name Hemze mean?
Hemze means “sharp, incisive”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Azerbaijani.
Is Hemze a girl's or a boy's name?
Hemze is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Uyghur: boys; Azerbaijani: boys.
Where does Hemze come from?
Hemze is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Hemze?
Hemze is recorded for Uyghur and Azerbaijani. 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 Hemze spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: ھەمزە (Arabic script), Həmzə (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Hemze have?
Hemze 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: كەسكىن، ئۆتكۈر; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
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