Pidayi means “self-sacrificing one”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Pidayi is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Pidayi mean?
ئۆزىنى پىدا قىلغۇچىLiteral meaning
Pidayi (پىدايى) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “self-sacrificing one” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Pidayi in Uyghur
What does Pidayi mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written پىدايى and Pidayi (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “self-sacrificing one” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Pidayi come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Pidayi a Uyghur name?
Yes. Pidayi is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Pidayi across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | پىدايىArabic script | Boy | same as above: “self-sacrificing one” | 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 Pidayi
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.
Sibling names for Pidayi
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 Pidayi rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- Ne'imeGirl“joyful, at ease, happy”same language (uyghur)
- HörilqaGirl“fairy encountered”same language (uyghur)
- BesirullaBoy“one granted sharp sight by God”same language (uyghur)
- ShahabBoy“star”same language (uyghur)
- BahireGirl“bright, colourful”same language (uyghur)
- MeptunBoy“one captivated by God”same language (uyghur)
- “joy; praise”same language (uyghur)
- ImireGirl“female emir”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Pidayi
What does the name Pidayi mean?
Pidayi means “self-sacrificing one”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Pidayi a girl's or a boy's name?
Pidayi is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Pidayi come from?
Pidayi is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Pidayi?
Pidayi 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 many syllables does Pidayi have?
Pidayi has 2 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: ئۆزىنى پىدا قىلغۇچى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
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