Méhin'gah means “moon-faced beloved; homeland”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Méhin'gah is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Méhin'gah mean?
(1) ئاي يۈزلۈك يار، (2) ۋەتەنLiteral meaning
Méhin'gah (مېھىنگاھ) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “moon-faced beloved; homeland” and gives its origin as Persian.[1]
Meaning themes: Love and affection · Moon
Méhin'gah in Uyghur
What does Méhin'gah mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written مېھىنگاھ, Méhin'gah (ULY transliteration), Meyniga and مەينىگا. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “moon-faced beloved; homeland” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Méhin'gah come from?
Persian, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Is Méhin'gah a Uyghur name?
Yes. Méhin'gah is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Méhin'gah across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | مېھىنگاھArabic script MeynigaLatin, variant مەينىگاArabic script, variant | Girl | same as above: “moon-faced beloved; homeland” | 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 Méhin'gah
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 Méhin'gah
Variants and linked names
- MeynigaGirl“moon-faced beloved; homeland”
Sibling names for Méhin'gah
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 Méhin'gah rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- “lamb; beloved”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme love and affection
- XushayGirl“beautiful and pleasant as the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- EzillaBoy“God's dear one”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme love and affection
- EzizullaBoy“God's dear one”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme love and affection
- AyxénimGirl“lady like the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- RoshinayGirl“girl radiant as the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- EbughaliBoy“father of Ghali”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme love and affection
- HebibzadeBoy“beloved son”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme love and affection
Common questions about Méhin'gah
What does the name Méhin'gah mean?
Méhin'gah means “moon-faced beloved; homeland”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Méhin'gah a girl's or a boy's name?
Méhin'gah is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Méhin'gah come from?
Méhin'gah is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Méhin'gah?
Méhin'gah 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 Méhin'gah spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: مېھىنگاھ (Arabic script), Meyniga (Latin), مەينىگا (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Méhin'gah have?
Méhin'gah 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: (1) ئاي يۈزلۈك يار، (2) ۋەتەن; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Persian (+4 more)
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