Me'wa means “protected, guarded; home, dwelling”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Me'wa is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Me'wa mean?
(1) ئاسرالغان، قوغدالغان، (2) ئۆي، تۇرالغۇLiteral meaning
Me'wa (مەئۋا) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “protected, guarded; home, dwelling” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Me'wa in Uyghur
What does Me'wa mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written مەئۋا, Me'wa (ULY transliteration), Mewaqiz, مەۋاقىز, Mewaxan, Mewagül, Mewa, مەۋا, مەۋاخان and مەۋاگۈل. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “protected, guarded; home, dwelling” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Me'wa come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Me'wa a Uyghur name?
Yes. Me'wa is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Me'wa across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | مەئۋاArabic script MewaqizLatin, variant مەۋاقىزArabic script, variant MewaxanLatin, variant MewagülLatin, variant MewaLatin, variant مەۋاArabic script, variant مەۋاخانArabic script, variant مەۋاگۈلArabic script, variant | Girl | same as above: “protected, guarded; home, dwelling” | 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 Me'wa
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.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| مەئۋا[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Me'wa[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Mewaqiz[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| مەۋاقىز[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Mewaxan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| Mewagül[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| Mewa[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| مەۋا[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| مەۋاخان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| مەۋاگۈل[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Me'wa
Sibling names for Me'wa
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 Me'wa rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NejatBoy“brightness, freedom, peace and safety; to be saved”same language (uyghur)
- SeyyideGirl“lady, madam”same language (uyghur)
- BasimBoy“smiling one”same language (uyghur)
- RehimdadBoy“given by the compassionate God”same language (uyghur)
- TunsaqizGirl“the name Tur with the suffix nisa”same language (uyghur)
- BegbolBoy“growing into a capable man”same language (uyghur)
- NadimeGirl“one who repents, regretful”same language (uyghur)
- RaqiyeGirl“lofty, exalted; well-mannered”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Me'wa
What does the name Me'wa mean?
Me'wa means “protected, guarded; home, dwelling”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Me'wa a girl's or a boy's name?
Me'wa is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Me'wa come from?
Me'wa is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Me'wa?
Me'wa 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 Me'wa spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: مەئۋا (Arabic script), Mewaqiz (Latin), مەۋاقىز (Arabic script), Mewaxan (Latin), Mewagül (Latin), Mewa (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Me'wa have?
Me'wa has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 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: (1) ئاسرالغان، قوغدالغان، (2) ئۆي، تۇرالغۇ; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic (+10 more)
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