Sebihet means “to swim”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Sebihet is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Sebihet mean?
سۇ ئۈزمەكLiteral meaning
Sebihet (سەبىھەت) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “to swim” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Sebihet in Uyghur
What does Sebihet mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written سەبىھەت and Sebihet (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “to swim” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Sebihet come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Sebihet a Uyghur name?
Yes. Sebihet is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Sebihet across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | سەبىھەتArabic script | Boy | same as above: “to swim” | 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 Sebihet
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 Sebihet
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 Sebihet rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NurbibeGirl“lady beautiful as light; young lady”same language (uyghur)
- “sword of Muhammad”same language (uyghur)
- MirziyeGirl“scribe; khan, bey; scholar, gentleman, teacher, master”same language (uyghur)
- EtribeGirl“one who delights, enlivens”same language (uyghur)
- QeyseriBoy“kingly”same language (uyghur)
- MahidilGirl“with a heart white as the moon, bright”same language (uyghur)
- NuranisaGirl“radiant woman”same language (uyghur)
- BibipatimeGirl“weaned (no longer nursing); lady like Bibi Fatima”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Sebihet
What does the name Sebihet mean?
Sebihet means “to swim”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Sebihet a girl's or a boy's name?
Sebihet is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Sebihet come from?
Sebihet is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Sebihet?
Sebihet 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 Sebihet have?
Sebihet 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: سۇ ئۈزمەك; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
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