Metsélim means “the name Selim with the epithet Muhammad”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Metsélim mean?
Literally: met (Muhammad, epithet) + sélim (name)
سەلىم: ئىسمى، مۇھەممەد: سۈپىتىLiteral meaning
Metsélim (مەتسېلىم) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “the name Selim with the epithet Muhammad”.[1]
Metsélim in Uyghur
What does Metsélim mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written مەتسېلىم and Metsélim (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “the name Selim with the epithet Muhammad” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Is Metsélim a Uyghur name?
Yes. Metsélim is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Metsélim across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | مەتسېلىمArabic script | Boy | same as above: “the name Selim with the epithet Muhammad” | 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 Metsélim
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 Metsélim
Variants and linked names
- MuhemmedselimBoy“the name Selim with the epithet Muhammad”
Sibling names for Metsélim
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 Metsélim rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AbdulelaBoy“servant of God, the Most High”same language (uyghur)
- JinayitBoy“army; little soldier”same language (uyghur)
- GhemgusarGirl“consoler, one who dispels sorrow”same language (uyghur)
- SajidBoy“worshipper, one who prostrates”same language (uyghur)
- HebullaBoy“friend of God”same language (uyghur)
- TurghunjanBoy“dear steadfast one”same language (uyghur)
- AyshixanGirl“good life; enduring; a woman like Aisha”same language (uyghur)
- “middle one”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Metsélim
What does the name Metsélim mean?
Metsélim means “the name Selim with the epithet Muhammad”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Metsélim a girl's or a boy's name?
Metsélim is recorded as a boy's name.
Which languages use Metsélim?
Metsélim 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 Metsélim have?
Metsélim 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: سەلىم: ئىسمى، مۇھەممەد: سۈپىتى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); spelling مەتسېلىم (+1 more)
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