Nursiyma means “like light, light-pictured, resembling light”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Nursiyma is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Nursiyma mean?
نۇر كەبى، نۇر سۈرەت، نۇرغا ئوخشايدىغانLiteral meaning
Nursiyma (نۇرسىيما) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “like light, light-pictured, resembling light” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Light
Nursiyma in Uyghur
What does Nursiyma mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written نۇرسىيما, Nursiyma (ULY transliteration), Nursimanqiz, نۇرسىمانقىز, Nursimanxan, Nursiman'gül, Nursiman, نۇرسىمان, نۇرسىمانخان and نۇرسىمانگۈل. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “like light, light-pictured, resembling light” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Nursiyma come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Nursiyma a Uyghur name?
Yes. Nursiyma is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Nursiyma across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | نۇرسىيماArabic script NursimanqizLatin, variant نۇرسىمانقىزArabic script, variant NursimanxanLatin, variant Nursiman'gülLatin, variant NursimanLatin, variant نۇرسىمانArabic script, variant نۇرسىمانخانArabic script, variant نۇرسىمانگۈلArabic script, variant | Girl | same as above: “like light, light-pictured, resembling light” | 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 Nursiyma
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| نۇرسىيما[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Nursiyma[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Nursimanqiz[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| نۇرسىمانقىز[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Nursimanxan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| Nursiman'gül[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| Nursiman[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| نۇرسىمان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| نۇرسىمانخان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| نۇرسىمانگۈل[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Nursiyma
Variants and linked names
- NursimanGirl“like light, light-pictured, resembling light”
- NursimanxanGirl“like light, light-pictured, resembling light”
Sibling names for Nursiyma
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 Nursiyma rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- JalawidinBoy“light of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme light
- ZeyinurGirl“adornment of light”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme light
- MéhmanxanGirl“the house's light, blessing and flower”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme light
- XushnurGirl“beautiful as light”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme light
- Muniri'ayGirl“radiant moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme light
- MeshelBoy“source of light, luminary”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme light
- GhayinurGirl“light of hope”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme light
- Ziya'ullaBoy“light of God”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme light
Common questions about Nursiyma
What does the name Nursiyma mean?
Nursiyma means “like light, light-pictured, resembling light”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Nursiyma a girl's or a boy's name?
Nursiyma is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Nursiyma come from?
Nursiyma is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Nursiyma?
Nursiyma 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 Nursiyma spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: نۇرسىيما (Arabic script), Nursimanqiz (Latin), نۇرسىمانقىز (Arabic script), Nursimanxan (Latin), Nursiman'gül (Latin), Nursiman (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Nursiyma have?
Nursiyma 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: نۇر كەبى، نۇر سۈرەت، نۇرغا ئوخشايدىغان; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic (+10 more)
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