Mahimxan means “my daughter like the moon”. It comes from Persian and Turkic elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Mahimxan is a name of Persian and Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Mahimxan mean?
مېنىڭ ئايدەك قىزىمLiteral meaning
Mahimxan (ماھىمخان) 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
Mahimxan in Uyghur
What does Mahimxan mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ماھىمخان, Mahimxan (ULY transliteration), Mayimxan and مايىمخان. 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 Mahimxan come from?
Persian and Turkic, hybrid compound. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian and Turkic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Mahimxan a Uyghur name?
Yes. Mahimxan is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it combines Turkic and Persian elements.
Mahimxan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ماھىمخانArabic script MayimxanLatin, variant مايىمخانArabic script, variant | 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 Mahimxan
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 Mahimxan
Variants and linked names
- MahimGirl“my daughter like the moon”
Sibling names for Mahimxan
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 Mahimxan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- EynisemGirl“moon among women, girl beautiful as the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- TolunayGirl“girl beautiful as the full moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- BedridinBoy“full moon of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- TolghanayGirl“girl beautiful as the full moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- AydilBoy“whose heart is like the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- ZulhaleGirl“moon; lunar halo”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- AydınUnisex“moon of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- JamalayGirl“girl beautiful as the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
Common questions about Mahimxan
What does the name Mahimxan mean?
Mahimxan means “my daughter like the moon”. It comes from Persian and Turkic elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Mahimxan a girl's or a boy's name?
Mahimxan is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Mahimxan come from?
Mahimxan is of Persian and Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Mahimxan?
Mahimxan 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 Mahimxan spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: ماھىمخان (Arabic script), Mayimxan (Latin), مايىمخان (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Mahimxan have?
Mahimxan has 3 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: مېنىڭ ئايدەك قىزىم; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Persian, Turkic (+4 more)
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