Mahidin means “moon of the faith”. It comes from Persian and Arabic elements. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Mahidin is a name of Persian and Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Mahidin mean?
دىننىڭ ئېيىLiteral meaning
Mahidin (ماھىدىن) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “moon of the faith” and gives its origin as Persian and Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Faith and devotion · Moon
Mahidin in Uyghur
What does Mahidin mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ماھىدىن and Mahidin (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “moon of the faith” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Mahidin come from?
Persian and Arabic, hybrid compound. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian and Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Mahidin a Uyghur name?
Yes. Mahidin is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian and Arabic.
Mahidin across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ماھىدىنArabic script | Boy | same as above: “moon of the faith” | 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 Mahidin
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 Mahidin
Sibling names for Mahidin
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 Mahidin rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ChinayGirl“pure as porcelain, beautiful as the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- BekridinBoy“firstborn descendant of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- ÜmidBoy“trust, faith; hope”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- ZepiridinBoy“victorious warrior of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- AytoxtashGirl“like the still moon; born when the moon halted”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- EtpidinBoy“compassion of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- ZuhuridinBoy“triumph of the faith; flower of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- NawayidinBoy“singer of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
Common questions about Mahidin
What does the name Mahidin mean?
Mahidin means “moon of the faith”. It comes from Persian and Arabic elements. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Mahidin a girl's or a boy's name?
Mahidin is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Mahidin come from?
Mahidin is of Persian and Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Mahidin?
Mahidin 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 Mahidin have?
Mahidin has 3 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: دىننىڭ ئېيى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Persian, Arabic (+2 more)
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