Mahibanu means “lady like the moon, moon lady”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Mahibanu is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 4 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Mahibanu mean?
ئايدەك خېنىم، ئاي خېنىمLiteral meaning
Mahibanu (ماھىبانۇ) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “lady like the moon, moon lady” and gives its origin as Persian.[1]
Meaning themes: Moon
Mahibanu in Uyghur
What does Mahibanu mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ماھىبانۇ, Mahibanu (ULY transliteration), Mahimbanu, ماھىمبانۇ, Mahiban, ماھىنبانۇ, Mahinbanu and ماھىبان. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “lady like the moon, moon lady” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Mahibanu come from?
Persian, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Is Mahibanu a Uyghur name?
Yes. Mahibanu is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Mahibanu across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ماھىبانۇArabic script MahimbanuLatin, variant ماھىمبانۇArabic script, variant MahibanLatin, variant ماھىنبانۇArabic script, variant MahinbanuLatin, variant ماھىبانArabic script, variant | Girl | same as above: “lady like the moon, moon lady” | 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 Mahibanu
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ماھىبانۇ[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Mahibanu[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Mahimbanu[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ماھىمبانۇ[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Mahiban[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ماھىنبانۇ[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Mahinbanu[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ماھىبان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Mahibanu
Variants and linked names
Sibling names for Mahibanu
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 Mahibanu rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ZulhaleGirl“moon; lunar halo”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- AytoxtashGirl“like the still moon; born when the moon halted”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- SemerBoy“fruit; moonlight”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- Hekimi'ayGirl“Hekime with the epithet 'moon'”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- “pure as the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- BedridinBoy“full moon of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- HilalGirl“new crescent moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- BedribanuGirl“lady like the full moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
Common questions about Mahibanu
What does the name Mahibanu mean?
Mahibanu means “lady like the moon, moon lady”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Mahibanu a girl's or a boy's name?
Mahibanu is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Mahibanu come from?
Mahibanu is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Mahibanu?
Mahibanu 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 Mahibanu spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: ماھىبانۇ (Arabic script), Mahimbanu (Latin), ماھىمبانۇ (Arabic script), Mahiban (Latin), ماھىنبانۇ (Arabic script), Mahinbanu (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Mahibanu have?
Mahibanu has 4 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 8 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: ئايدەك خېنىم، ئاي خېنىم; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Persian (+8 more)
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