Muslime means “Muslim (one who submits)”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish.
- Muslime is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Muslime mean?
مۇسۇلمان (بويسۇنغۇچى)Literal meaning
Muslime (مۇسلىمە) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “Muslim (one who submits)” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Muslime in Turkish and Uyghur
What does Muslime mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Müslime. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “Muslim (one who submits)” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Muslime mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written مۇسلىمە, Muslime (ULY transliteration), Muslimixan and مۇسلىمىخان. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “Muslim (one who submits)” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Muslime come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Muslime?
Muslime is used as a given name in Turkish and Uyghur. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Muslime across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | MüslimeLatin | Girl | same as above: “Muslim (one who submits)” | Editorial |
| Uyghur | مۇسلىمەArabic script MuslimixanLatin, variant مۇسلىمىخانArabic script, variant | Girl | same as above: “Muslim (one who submits)” | 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 Muslime
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 Muslime
Variants and linked names
- MuslimBoy“Muslim (one who submits)”
Sibling names for Muslime
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Muslime rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TurhajigülGirl“the name Tur with the epithet Haji”same language (uyghur)
- SawuqBoy“army commander”same language (uyghur)
- ZulkeremGirl“generous, noble, hospitable, honourable, respected”same language (uyghur)
- BalbalBoy“honey honey”same language (turkish)
- ŞevkinazGirl“coy and cheerful”same language (turkish)
- BerkkanBoy“of strong lineage”same language (turkish)
- ObulqadirBoy“father of Qadir”same language (uyghur)
- JennetayGirl“the name Jennet with the epithet Ay”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Muslime
What does the name Muslime mean?
Muslime means “Muslim (one who submits)”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish.
Is Muslime a girl's or a boy's name?
Muslime is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Turkish: girls; Uyghur: girls.
Where does Muslime come from?
Muslime is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Muslime?
Muslime is recorded for Turkish and 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 Muslime spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Müslime (Latin), مۇسلىمە (Arabic script), Muslimixan (Latin), مۇسلىمىخان (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Muslime have?
Muslime has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 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: مۇسۇلمان (بويسۇنغۇچى); entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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