Meshem means “fragrant”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Meshem is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Meshem mean?
پۇرالغان، خۇشبۇيLiteral meaning
Meshem (مەشەم) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “fragrant” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meshem in Uyghur
What does Meshem mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written مەشەم, Meshem (ULY transliteration), Meshemjan and مەشەمجان. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “fragrant” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Meshem come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Meshem a Uyghur name?
Yes. Meshem is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Meshem across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | مەشەمArabic script MeshemjanLatin, variant مەشەمجانArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “fragrant” | 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 Meshem
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 Meshem
Variants and linked names
- MeshemjanBoy“fragrant”
Sibling names for Meshem
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 Meshem rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- HekimeGirl“sage, wise, intelligent”same language (uyghur)
- EnberiBoy“fragrant”same language (uyghur)
- DildadeGirl“one who has given her heart”same language (uyghur)
- PeriheGirl“joyful”same language (uyghur)
- TuragülGirl“Turkic girl”same language (uyghur)
- Abduse'idBoy“happy, fortunate person”same language (uyghur)
- İshakBoy“Isaac (name of the patriarch and prophet)”same language (uyghur)
- EremGirl“paradise, garden; forbidden, barred”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Meshem
What does the name Meshem mean?
Meshem means “fragrant”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Meshem a girl's or a boy's name?
Meshem is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Meshem come from?
Meshem is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Meshem?
Meshem 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 Meshem spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: مەشەم (Arabic script), Meshemjan (Latin), مەشەمجان (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Meshem have?
Meshem 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: پۇرالغان، خۇشبۇي; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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