Sebuh means “pure, clear”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Sebuh is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Sebuh mean?
پاك، سۈزۈكLiteral meaning
Sebuh (سەبۇھ) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “pure, clear” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Purity
Sebuh in Uyghur
What does Sebuh mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written سەبۇھ, Sebuh (ULY transliteration), Subuh, سۇبۇھ, Subu and سۇبۇ. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “pure, clear” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Sebuh come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Sebuh a Uyghur name?
Yes. Sebuh is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Sebuh across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | سەبۇھArabic script SubuhLatin, variant سۇبۇھArabic script, variant SubuLatin, variant سۇبۇArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “pure, clear” | 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 Sebuh
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| سەبۇھ[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Sebuh[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Subuh[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| سۇبۇھ[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Subu[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| سۇبۇ[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Sebuh
Variants and linked names
- SubuhBoy“pure, clear”
Sibling names for Sebuh
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 Sebuh rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- EsmitullaBoy“God's pure person”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme purity
- NejiwulBoy“God's pure person”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme purity
- IppetxanGirl“purity, modesty”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme purity
- AqqizGirl“pure-white girl”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme purity
- PakizatBoy“pure in being”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme purity
- ChinayGirl“pure as porcelain, beautiful as the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme purity
- “fiery-hearted, pure-hearted; beloved, dear”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme purity
- MariyenisaGirl“woman pure as Mother Mary; the Mary among women”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme purity
Common questions about Sebuh
What does the name Sebuh mean?
Sebuh means “pure, clear”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Sebuh a girl's or a boy's name?
Sebuh is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Sebuh come from?
Sebuh is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Sebuh?
Sebuh 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 Sebuh spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: سەبۇھ (Arabic script), Subuh (Latin), سۇبۇھ (Arabic script), Subu (Latin), سۇبۇ (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Sebuh have?
Sebuh has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 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: پاك، سۈزۈك; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+6 more)
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