Nejime means “star”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Nejime is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Nejime mean?
يۇلتۇزLiteral meaning
Nejime (نەجىمە) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “star” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Stars
Nejime in Uyghur
What does Nejime mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written نەجىمە, Nejime (ULY transliteration), Nejimixan, نەجىمىخان, Nejimigül and نەجىمىگۈل. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “star” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Nejime come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Nejime a Uyghur name?
Yes. Nejime is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Nejime across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | نەجىمەArabic script NejimixanLatin, variant نەجىمىخانArabic script, variant NejimigülLatin, variant نەجىمىگۈلArabic script, variant | Girl | same as above: “star” | 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 Nejime
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| نەجىمە[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Nejime[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Nejimixan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| نەجىمىخان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Nejimigül[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| نەجىمىگۈل[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Nejime
Variants and linked names
- NejimBoy“star”
Sibling names for Nejime
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 Nejime rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BibizuhreGirl“lady like the planet Venus”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
- YultuzGirl“girl like a star”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
- CholpanqizGirl“one who sparkles like the morning star”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
- YultuzbékBoy“Yultuz 'star' with the epithet Bek”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
- Talii'Boy“risen; one whose luck comes; lucky star, good omen”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
- CholpixanGirl“one who sparkles like the morning star”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
- ShawudunBoy“star of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
- CholpanxanGirl“one who sparkles like the morning star”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
Common questions about Nejime
What does the name Nejime mean?
Nejime means “star”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Nejime a girl's or a boy's name?
Nejime is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Nejime come from?
Nejime is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Nejime?
Nejime 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 Nejime spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: نەجىمە (Arabic script), Nejimixan (Latin), نەجىمىخان (Arabic script), Nejimigül (Latin), نەجىمىگۈل (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Nejime have?
Nejime has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 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: يۇلتۇز; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic (+6 more)
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