Jemshi means “name of an Iranian shah”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Jemshi mean?
(ئىران شاھلىرىدىن بىرىنىڭ ئىسمى، ئۇيغۇرلاردا بايلىققا سىمۋول قىلىنىدۇ)Literal meaning
Jemshi (جەمشى) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “name of an Iranian shah”.[1]
among Uyghurs a symbol of wealth
Jemshi in Uyghur
What does Jemshi mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written جەمشى and Jemshi (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “name of an Iranian shah” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Is Jemshi a Uyghur name?
Yes. Jemshi is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Jemshi across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | جەمشىArabic script | Boy | same as above: “name of an Iranian shah” | 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 Jemshi
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 Jemshi
Variants and linked names
- JemshitBoy“name of an Iranian shah”
Sibling names for Jemshi
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 Jemshi rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BiligerBoy“learned man, scholar”same language (uyghur)
- ArzumuhemmedBoy“the name Muhammad with the addition Arzu”same language (uyghur)
- ObultajiBoy“father of Taji”same language (uyghur)
- MirzahirBoy“the name Zahir with the epithet Mir”same language (uyghur)
- MunarxanGirl“lighthouse; minaret”same language (uyghur)
- Sa'ideGirl“victorious, famous; forearm; one who rises; helper”same language (uyghur)
- Se'idkamilBoy“Se'id with the added element kamil”same language (uyghur)
- “tiger of the people”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Jemshi
What does the name Jemshi mean?
Jemshi means “name of an Iranian shah”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Jemshi a girl's or a boy's name?
Jemshi is recorded as a boy's name.
Which languages use Jemshi?
Jemshi 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 Jemshi have?
Jemshi 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: (ئىران شاھلىرىدىن بىرىنىڭ ئىسمى، ئۇيغۇرلاردا بايلىققا سىمۋول قىلىنىدۇ); entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); spelling جەمشى (+1 more)
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