Mahim means “my daughter like the moon”. It comes from Persian and Turkic elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Mahim is a name of Persian and Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Mahim mean?
مېنىڭ ئايدەك قىزىمLiteral meaning
Mahim (ماھىم) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “my daughter like the moon” and gives its origin as Persian and Turkic.[1]
Meaning themes: Moon
Mahim in Uyghur
What does Mahim mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ماھىم and Mahim (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “my daughter like the moon” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Mahim come from?
Persian and Turkic, hybrid compound. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian and Turkic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Mahim a Uyghur name?
Yes. Mahim is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it combines Turkic and Persian elements.
Mahim across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ماھىمArabic script | Girl | same as above: “my daughter like the moon” | 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 Mahim
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 Mahim
Variants and linked names
- MahimxanGirl“my daughter like the moon”
Sibling names for Mahim
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 Mahim rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AytolanGirl“beautiful as the full moon; full moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- RoshennisaGirl“woman bright as the moon, beautiful”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- AyzadeGirl“child of the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- AygulGirl“moon + flower”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- QemerayGirl“moon (the moon in the sky)”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- AyyultuzGirl“radiant as the moon and stars”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- AynisaGirl“moon among women, girl beautiful as the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- AyxénimGirl“lady like the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
Common questions about Mahim
What does the name Mahim mean?
Mahim means “my daughter like the moon”. It comes from Persian and Turkic elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Mahim a girl's or a boy's name?
Mahim is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Mahim come from?
Mahim is of Persian and Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Mahim?
Mahim 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 Mahim have?
Mahim 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: مېنىڭ ئايدەك قىزىم; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Persian, Turkic (+2 more)
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