Merhube means “one who is welcomed”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Merhube is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Merhube mean?
قارشى ئېلىنغۇچى، قارشى ئېلىنىدىغانLiteral meaning
Merhube (مەرھۇبە) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “one who is welcomed” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Merhube in Uyghur
What does Merhube mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written مەرھۇبە and Merhube (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “one who is welcomed” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Merhube come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Merhube a Uyghur name?
Yes. Merhube is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Merhube across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | مەرھۇبەArabic script | Girl | same as above: “one who is welcomed” | 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 Merhube
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.
Sibling names for Merhube
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 Merhube rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- “second prince”same language (uyghur)
- KéwirullaBoy“the greatness of God”same language (uyghur)
- ZepiridinBoy“victorious warrior of the faith”same language (uyghur)
- ImaneGirl“trust, absolute conviction; to believe”same language (uyghur)
- ZuhrebanuGirl“lady like the star Venus”same language (uyghur)
- ShemsibanuGirl“lady like the sun”same language (uyghur)
- NawulBoy“one who obtains what he awaited”same language (uyghur)
- NisaGirl“women”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Merhube
What does the name Merhube mean?
Merhube means “one who is welcomed”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Merhube a girl's or a boy's name?
Merhube is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Merhube come from?
Merhube is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Merhube?
Merhube 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 Merhube have?
Merhube 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: قارشى ئېلىنغۇچى، قارشى ئېلىنىدىغان; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
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