Sanixan means “second (daughter)”. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Sanixan mean?
ئىككىنچى (قىز)Literal meaning
Sanixan (سانىخان) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “second (daughter)”.[1]
Sanixan in Uyghur
What does Sanixan mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written سانىخان and Sanixan (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “second (daughter)” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Is Sanixan a Uyghur name?
Yes. Sanixan is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Sanixan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | سانىخانArabic script | Girl | same as above: “second (daughter)” | 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 Sanixan
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 Sanixan
Variants and linked names
- SaniyeGirl“second (daughter)”
Sibling names for Sanixan
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 Sanixan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AmurBoy“flourishing, one who brings prosperity; commander, one who orders”same language (uyghur)
- “Temür with the epithet 'help'”same language (uyghur)
- NurbiyeGirl“lady beautiful as light; young lady”same language (uyghur)
- RazinisaGirl“one who is content, glad, grateful”same language (uyghur)
- MihrayGirl“moon of kindness”same language (uyghur)
- IbadetxanGirl“to prostrate, to worship; to serve God”same language (uyghur)
- AyzadixanGirl“child of the moon”same language (uyghur)
- “to be saved; salvation”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Sanixan
What does the name Sanixan mean?
Sanixan means “second (daughter)”. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Sanixan a girl's or a boy's name?
Sanixan is recorded as a girl's name.
Which languages use Sanixan?
Sanixan 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 Sanixan have?
Sanixan 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: ئىككىنچى (قىز); entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); spelling سانىخان (+1 more)
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