Meliki'ay means “princess like the moon”. It comes from Arabic and Turkic elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Meliki'ay is a name of Arabic and Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Meliki'ay mean?
ئايدەك مەلىكەLiteral meaning
Meliki'ay (مەلىكىئاي) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “princess like the moon” and gives its origin as Arabic and Turkic.[1]
Meaning themes: Leadership and nobility · Moon
Meliki'ay in Uyghur
What does Meliki'ay mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written مەلىكىئاي and Meliki'ay (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “princess like the moon” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Meliki'ay come from?
Arabic and Turkic, hybrid compound. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic and Turkic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Meliki'ay a Uyghur name?
Yes. Meliki'ay is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it combines Turkic and Arabic elements.
Meliki'ay across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | مەلىكىئايArabic script | Girl | same as above: “princess 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 Meliki'ay
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 Meliki'ay
Names with a similar meaning
- AçılayGirl“bloom like the moon”
- Adagh tutuq“khan who is a foot (support) for the state”
- AdahanUnisex“island khan”
- AğaUnisex“lord, landowner; elder brother”
- Aghichi ulugh“chief treasurer”
- AiassemGirl“graceful as the moon”
- AibaderGirl“moon, full moon”
- AibalaUnisex“moon child”
Sibling names for Meliki'ay
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 Meliki'ay rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NuriqemerGirl“moonlight; girl like the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- AygulGirl“moon + flower”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- AbduseyyidBoy“master, lord, sir, teacher, prophet; servant of the master”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- RehibeGirl“magnanimous, generous, noble”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- AripxanGirl“the name Arip with the epithet Khan”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- AtixanUnisex“the name Ata with the epithet Khan”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- AyjamalGirl“girl beautiful as the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- ChihrayGirl“whose face is like the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
Common questions about Meliki'ay
What does the name Meliki'ay mean?
Meliki'ay means “princess like the moon”. It comes from Arabic and Turkic elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Meliki'ay a girl's or a boy's name?
Meliki'ay is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Meliki'ay come from?
Meliki'ay is of Arabic and Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Meliki'ay?
Meliki'ay 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 Meliki'ay have?
Meliki'ay 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: ئايدەك مەلىكە; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic, Turkic (+2 more)
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