Perihe means “joyful”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Perihe is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Perihe mean?
خۇشالLiteral meaning
Perihe (پەرىھە) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “joyful” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Joy and happiness
Perihe in Uyghur
What does Perihe mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written پەرىھە, Perihe (ULY transliteration), Perixe and پەرىخە. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “joyful” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Perihe come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Perihe a Uyghur name?
Yes. Perihe is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Perihe across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | پەرىھەArabic script PerixeLatin, variant پەرىخەArabic script, variant | Girl | same as above: “joyful” | 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 Perihe
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 Perihe
Variants and linked names
- PerixeGirl“joyful”
Sibling names for Perihe
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 Perihe rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GüldöletGirl“flower of comfort; flower of fortune, wealthy girl”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- TewpiqBoy“success, achievement, result, honour, fortune; fairness”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- Nurise'idBoy“light of happiness; fortunate son”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- NeyimBoy“joyful, at ease, happy”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- XalidarBoy“upholder of freedom; having a beauty mark; fortunate”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- TilalBoy“drizzle, rain of fortune, dew”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- HezzixanGirl“fortune, happiness”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- TubagülGirl“happiness, joy; most beautiful, like paradise's Tuba tree”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
Common questions about Perihe
What does the name Perihe mean?
Perihe means “joyful”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Perihe a girl's or a boy's name?
Perihe is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Perihe come from?
Perihe is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Perihe?
Perihe 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 Perihe spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: پەرىھە (Arabic script), Perixe (Latin), پەرىخە (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Perihe have?
Perihe 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: خۇشال; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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