Nejmidin means “star of the faith”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Nejmidin is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Nejmidin mean?
دىننىڭ يۇلتۇزىLiteral meaning
Nejmidin (نەجمىدىن) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “star of the faith” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Faith and devotion · Stars
Nejmidin in Uyghur
What does Nejmidin mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written نەجمىدىن, Nejmidin (ULY transliteration), Nezhmidin and نەژمىدىن. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “star of the faith” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Nejmidin come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Nejmidin a Uyghur name?
Yes. Nejmidin is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Nejmidin across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | نەجمىدىنArabic script NezhmidinLatin, variant نەژمىدىنArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “star of the faith” | 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 Nejmidin
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 Nejmidin
Sibling names for Nejmidin
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 Nejmidin rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- QuzidinBoy“the faith's lamb (its gentle, faithful servant)”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- QebzidinBoy“chieftain of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- EzimidinBoy“greatness of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- GhilawidinBoy“triumph of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- PehridinBoy“pride of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- AbidinisaGirl“devout, pious woman”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- CholpanqizGirl“one who sparkles like the morning star”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
- GhulamidinBoy“servant of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
Common questions about Nejmidin
What does the name Nejmidin mean?
Nejmidin means “star of the faith”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Nejmidin a girl's or a boy's name?
Nejmidin is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Nejmidin come from?
Nejmidin is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Nejmidin?
Nejmidin 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 Nejmidin spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: نەجمىدىن (Arabic script), Nezhmidin (Latin), نەژمىدىن (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Nejmidin have?
Nejmidin 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: دىننىڭ يۇلتۇزى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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