Qemeray means “moon (the moon in the sky)”. It comes from Arabic and Turkic elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Qemeray is a name of Arabic and Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Qemeray mean?
Literally: qemer (given name) + ay (epithet)
ئاي (ئاسماندىكى ئاي) قەمەر: ئىسمى، ئاي: سۈپىتىLiteral meaning
Qemeray (قەمەرئاي) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “moon (the moon in the sky)” and gives its origin as Arabic and Turkic.[1]
Meaning themes: Moon · Sky and heaven
Qemeray in Uyghur
What does Qemeray mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written قەمەرئاي and Qemeray (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “moon (the moon in the sky)” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Qemeray come from?
Arabic and Turkic, hybrid compound. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic and Turkic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Qemeray a Uyghur name?
Yes. Qemeray is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it combines Turkic and Arabic elements.
Qemeray across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | قەمەرئايArabic script | Girl | same as above: “moon (the moon in the sky)” | 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 Qemeray
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 Qemeray
Sibling names for Qemeray
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 Qemeray rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SimirBoy“fruit; moonlight”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- ZulalayimGirl“my daughter, clear as the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- AyturGirl“may my moon-beautiful daughter stay”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- XanayimGirl“lady like the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- HekimayGirl“Hekime with the epithet 'moon'”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- SamaBoy“sky; lofty”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme sky and heaven
- NiyazayGirl“Niyaz with the epithet 'moon'”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- HilalidinBoy“crescent of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
Common questions about Qemeray
What does the name Qemeray mean?
Qemeray means “moon (the moon in the sky)”. It comes from Arabic and Turkic elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Qemeray a girl's or a boy's name?
Qemeray is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Qemeray come from?
Qemeray is of Arabic and Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Qemeray?
Qemeray 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 Qemeray have?
Qemeray has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 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: ئاي (ئاسماندىكى ئاي) قەمەر: ئىسمى، ئاي: سۈپىتى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic, Turkic (+2 more)
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