Sahire means “moonlit, moon; spring; enchantress; wakeful, alert”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Sahire is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Sahire mean?
(1) ئايدىڭ، ئاي، (2) بۇلاق، (3) سېھىرلىگۈچى، (4) ئويغاق، ھوشيارLiteral meaning
Sahire (ساھىرە) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “moonlit, moon; spring; enchantress; wakeful, alert” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Moon · Nature and seasons
Sahire in Uyghur
What does Sahire mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ساھىرە, Sahire (ULY transliteration), Sayra, سايرا, Sayire and سايىرە. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “moonlit, moon; spring; enchantress; wakeful, alert” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Sahire come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Sahire a Uyghur name?
Yes. Sahire is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Sahire across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ساھىرەArabic script SayraLatin, variant سايراArabic script, variant SayireLatin, variant سايىرەArabic script, variant | Girl | same as above: “moonlit, moon; spring; enchantress; wakeful, alert” | 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 Sahire
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ساھىرە[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Sahire[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Sayra[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| سايرا[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Sayire[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| سايىرە[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Sahire
Variants and linked names
- SayraGirl“fortunate, at ease, happy”
Sibling names for Sahire
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 Sahire rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AytoxtashGirl“like the still moon; born when the moon halted”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- AbdusemerBoy“a moon-like person”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- AynigarGirl“appearing like the moon, moon-image”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- QemernisaGirl“woman beautiful as the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- AysiymaGirl“moon-faced, moon-like”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- ZumredayGirl“clear moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- MahiqemerGirl“moon of moons; beauty of beauties”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- JennetgülGirl“garden”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
Common questions about Sahire
What does the name Sahire mean?
Sahire means “moonlit, moon; spring; enchantress; wakeful, alert”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Sahire a girl's or a boy's name?
Sahire is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Sahire come from?
Sahire is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Sahire?
Sahire 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 Sahire spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: ساھىرە (Arabic script), Sayra (Latin), سايرا (Arabic script), Sayire (Latin), سايىرە (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Sahire have?
Sahire 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: (1) ئايدىڭ، ئاي، (2) بۇلاق، (3) سېھىرلىگۈچى، (4) ئويغاق، ھوشيار; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic (+6 more)
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