Mahiruy means “moon-faced”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Mahiruy is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Mahiruy mean?
ئاي يۈزلۈكLiteral meaning
Mahiruy (ماھىرۇي) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “moon-faced” and gives its origin as Persian.[1]
Meaning themes: Moon
Mahiruy in Uyghur
What does Mahiruy mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ماھىرۇي and Mahiruy (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “moon-faced” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Mahiruy come from?
Persian, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Is Mahiruy a Uyghur name?
Yes. Mahiruy is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Mahiruy across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ماھىرۇيArabic script | Girl | same as above: “moon-faced” | 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 Mahiruy
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 Mahiruy
Sibling names for Mahiruy
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 Mahiruy rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- Aytun'gülGirl“the moon at night”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- “lady like the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- ZulayGirl“beautiful as the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- AyqizGirl“girl like the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- AyxénimGirl“lady like the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- ElbedriBoy“full moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- AyyultuzGirl“radiant as the moon and stars”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- AydınUnisex“moon of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
Common questions about Mahiruy
What does the name Mahiruy mean?
Mahiruy means “moon-faced”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Mahiruy a girl's or a boy's name?
Mahiruy is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Mahiruy come from?
Mahiruy is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Mahiruy?
Mahiruy 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 Mahiruy have?
Mahiruy 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: ئاي يۈزلۈك; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Persian (+2 more)
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