Meshemjan means “fragrant”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 9 letters.
What does Meshemjan mean?
پۇرالغان، خۇشبۇيLiteral meaning
Meshemjan (مەشەمجان) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “fragrant”.[1]
Meshemjan in Uyghur
What does Meshemjan mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written مەشەمجان and Meshemjan (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “fragrant” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Is Meshemjan a Uyghur name?
Yes. Meshemjan is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Meshemjan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | مەشەمجانArabic script | 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 Meshemjan
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 Meshemjan
Variants and linked names
- MeshemBoy“fragrant”
Sibling names for Meshemjan
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 Meshemjan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- “lady firm as stone”same language (uyghur)
- ReshidBoy“one who shows the right path”same language (uyghur)
- “created by Tengri”same language (uyghur)
- NediyeGirl“generous; one who calls out”same language (uyghur)
- BeshiridinBoy“bringer of good news of the faith”same language (uyghur)
- Güli'a'isheGirl“woman like Aisha”same language (uyghur)
- “companion”same language (uyghur)
- NaligülGirl“to obtain”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Meshemjan
What does the name Meshemjan mean?
Meshemjan means “fragrant”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Meshemjan a girl's or a boy's name?
Meshemjan is recorded as a boy's name.
Which languages use Meshemjan?
Meshemjan 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 Meshemjan have?
Meshemjan has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 9 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); spelling مەشەمجان (+1 more)
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