Kishi means “teacher, master”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Kishi mean?
ئۇستازLiteral meaning
Kishi (كىشى) is a Uyghur given name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “teacher, master”.[1]
Kishi in Uyghur
What does Kishi mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written كىشى and Kishi (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “teacher, master” applies. [1]
Is Kishi a Uyghur name?
Yes. Kishi is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Kishi across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | كىشىArabic script | — | same as above: “teacher, master” | 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 Kishi
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.
Sibling names for Kishi
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 Kishi rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GülinawaGirl“flower of joy”same language (uyghur)
- MerdalimBoy“the name Alim with the epithet Merd”same language (uyghur)
- AbdiramanBoy“servant of the Merciful God”same language (uyghur)
- ToxtigülGirl“may the child stay and not die”same language (uyghur)
- JinayitBoy“army; little soldier”same language (uyghur)
- “the name Muhammad with the epithet Ashiq”same language (uyghur)
- MirametBoy“fortunate bey”same language (uyghur)
- HemsarixanGirl“one who rejoices together, sharing joy”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Kishi
What does the name Kishi mean?
Kishi means “teacher, master”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Is Kishi a girl's or a boy's name?
Our sources do not agree on a gender for Kishi, so it is not classified.
Which languages use Kishi?
Kishi 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 Kishi have?
Kishi 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: ئۇستاز; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name; spelling كىشى (+1 more)
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