Na'ime means “soft, gentle, smooth, of good qualities”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish.
- Na'ime is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Na'ime mean?
يۇمشاق، مۇلايىم، سىلىق، سۈپەتلىكLiteral meaning
Na'ime (نائىمە) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “soft, gentle, smooth, of good qualities” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Na'ime in Turkish and Uyghur
What does Na'ime mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Naime. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “soft, gentle, smooth, of good qualities” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Na'ime mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written نائىمە, Na'ime (ULY transliteration), نايىمخان, Nayime, نايىمە, Nayimgül, نايىمگۈل, Nayimqiz, نايىمقىز and Nayimxan. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “soft, gentle, smooth, of good qualities” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Na'ime come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Na'ime?
Na'ime 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.
Na'ime across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | NaimeLatin | Girl | same as above: “soft, gentle, smooth, of good qualities” | Editorial |
| Uyghur | نائىمەArabic script نايىمخانArabic script, variant NayimeLatin, variant نايىمەArabic script, variant NayimgülLatin, variant نايىمگۈلArabic script, variant NayimqizLatin, variant نايىمقىزArabic script, variant NayimxanLatin, variant | Girl | same as above: “soft, gentle, smooth, of good qualities” | 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 Na'ime
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naime | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| نائىمە[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Na'ime[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| نايىمخان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Nayime[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| نايىمە[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Nayimgül[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| نايىمگۈل[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Nayimqiz[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| نايىمقىز[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Nayimxan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
Names related to Na'ime
Variants and linked names
- Na'imBoy“soft, gentle, smooth, of good qualities”
Sibling names for Na'ime
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 Na'ime rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- DervişaniBoy“belonging to dervishes”same language (turkish)
- JurigülGirl“rose”same language (uyghur)
- BindalBoy“thousand branches”same language (turkish)
- ErtinUnisex“manly spirit”same language (turkish)
- SalaydinBoy“noble one of the faith”same language (uyghur)
- ZemimeGirl“friend, companion”same language (uyghur)
- DilfezaGirl“gladdening the heart”same language (turkish)
- RejiwullaBoy“God's honoured one”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Na'ime
What does the name Na'ime mean?
Na'ime means “soft, gentle, smooth, of good qualities”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish.
Is Na'ime a girl's or a boy's name?
Na'ime is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Turkish: girls; Uyghur: girls.
Where does Na'ime come from?
Na'ime is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Na'ime?
Na'ime 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 Na'ime spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Naime (Latin), نائىمە (Arabic script), نايىمخان (Arabic script), Nayime (Latin), نايىمە (Arabic script), Nayimgül (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Na'ime have?
Na'ime has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 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: يۇمشاق، مۇلايىم، سىلىق، سۈپەتلىك; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic (+10 more)
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