Meriye means “worth seeing”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Meriye is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Meriye mean?
كۆرۈشكە ئەرزىيدىغانLiteral meaning
Meriye (مەرئىيە) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “worth seeing” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meriye in Uyghur
What does Meriye mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written مەرئىيە and Meriye (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “worth seeing” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Meriye come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Meriye a Uyghur name?
Yes. Meriye is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Meriye across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | مەرئىيەArabic script | Girl | same as above: “worth seeing” | 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 Meriye
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 Meriye
Variants and linked names
- MeriBoy“worth seeing”
Sibling names for Meriye
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 Meriye rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GülümxanGirl“my flower; my flower-like daughter”same language (uyghur)
- GhemgusarGirl“consoler, one who dispels sorrow”same language (uyghur)
- YarmetBoy“friend of Muhammad”same language (uyghur)
- EliniyazBoy“the name Eli with the suffix niyaz”same language (uyghur)
- SaxawetBoy“generosity, goodness”same language (uyghur)
- TurgülGirl“the name Tur with the epithet Gul”same language (uyghur)
- AmannisaGirl“trustworthy, tranquil woman”same language (uyghur)
- AbdulmujibBoy“servant of God, who grants wishes”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Meriye
What does the name Meriye mean?
Meriye means “worth seeing”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Meriye a girl's or a boy's name?
Meriye is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Meriye come from?
Meriye is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Meriye?
Meriye 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 Meriye have?
Meriye has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 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: كۆرۈشكە ئەرزىيدىغان; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
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