Qeshem means “lion”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Qeshem is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Qeshem mean?
Qeshem (قەشئەم) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “lion” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Animals
Qeshem in Uyghur
What does Qeshem mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written قەشئەم, Qeshem (ULY transliteration), Qeshem and قەشەم. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “lion” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Qeshem come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Qeshem a Uyghur name?
Yes. Qeshem is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Qeshem across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | قەشئەمArabic script QeshemLatin, variant قەشەمArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “lion” | 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 Qeshem
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 Qeshem
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Qeshem
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 Qeshem rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- “mountain ibex, deer; onion”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- HarinBoy“nightingale”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- ShirqulBoy“a man like a lion”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- “brave as a lion”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- ShahbazBoy“hawk”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- “gazelle like a toghrul”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- “leopard of the Oghuz”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- “a kind of eagle-like bird”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
Common questions about Qeshem
What does the name Qeshem mean?
Qeshem means “lion”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Qeshem a girl's or a boy's name?
Qeshem is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Qeshem come from?
Qeshem is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Qeshem?
Qeshem 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 Qeshem spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: قەشئەم (Arabic script), Qeshem (Latin), قەشەم (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Qeshem have?
Qeshem 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: شىر; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+3 more)
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