Höriyet means “freedom, independence; fairy”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Höriyet is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Höriyet mean?
(1) ھۆرلۈك، ئەر كىنلىك، مۇستەقىللىق، (2) پەرىزاتLiteral meaning
Höriyet (ھۆرىيەت) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “freedom, independence; fairy” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Höriyet in Uyghur
What does Höriyet mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ھۆرىيەت, Höriyet (ULY transliteration), Höriyetgül, ھۆرىيەتگۈل, Höriyetxan and ھۆرىيەتخان. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “freedom, independence; fairy” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Höriyet come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Höriyet a Uyghur name?
Yes. Höriyet is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Höriyet across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ھۆرىيەتArabic script HöriyetgülLatin, variant ھۆرىيەتگۈلArabic script, variant HöriyetxanLatin, variant ھۆرىيەتخانArabic script, variant | Girl | same as above: “freedom, independence; fairy” | 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 Höriyet
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.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ھۆرىيەت[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Höriyet[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Höriyetgül[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ھۆرىيەتگۈل[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Höriyetxan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ھۆرىيەتخان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Höriyet
Variants and linked names
- HöriyeGirl“freedom, independence; fairy”
- HöriyetgülGirl“freedom, independence; fairy”
- HöriyetqizGirl“freedom, independence; fairy”
- HöriyetxanGirl“freedom, independence; fairy”
Sibling names for Höriyet
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 Höriyet rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- “good fortune”same language (uyghur)
- ZemirBoy“heart, soul, conscience”same language (uyghur)
- “shepherd, herder”same language (uyghur)
- KenjigülGirl“youngest (last) daughter”same language (uyghur)
- MehliyaGirl“attractive, captivating”same language (uyghur)
- “my own self, my dear”same language (uyghur)
- ShehidullaBoy“one devoted to God; one who bears witness to God”same language (uyghur)
- NurighulamBoy“light of youth”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Höriyet
What does the name Höriyet mean?
Höriyet means “freedom, independence; fairy”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Höriyet a girl's or a boy's name?
Höriyet is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Höriyet come from?
Höriyet is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Höriyet?
Höriyet 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 Höriyet spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: ھۆرىيەت (Arabic script), Höriyetgül (Latin), ھۆرىيەتگۈل (Arabic script), Höriyetxan (Latin), ھۆرىيەتخان (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Höriyet have?
Höriyet has 2 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: (1) ھۆرلۈك، ئەر كىنلىك، مۇستەقىللىق، (2) پەرىزات; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic (+6 more)
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