Sedeb means “coral”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Sedeb is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Sedeb mean?
مارجانLiteral meaning
Sedeb (سەدەب) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “coral” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Sedeb in Uyghur
What does Sedeb mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written سەدەب, Sedeb (ULY transliteration), سەدەپخان, Sedep, سەدەپ and Sedepxan. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “coral” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Sedeb come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Sedeb a Uyghur name?
Yes. Sedeb is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Sedeb across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | سەدەبArabic script سەدەپخانArabic script, variant SedepLatin, variant سەدەپArabic script, variant SedepxanLatin, variant | Girl | same as above: “coral” | 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 Sedeb
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| سەدەب[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Sedeb[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| سەدەپخان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Sedep[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| سەدەپ[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Sedepxan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
Names related to Sedeb
Variants and linked names
- SedepxanGirl“coral”
Sibling names for Sedeb
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 Sedeb rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MemtablaBoy“Muhammad, the servant of God”same language (uyghur)
- MustelimBoy“one who accepts, receiver”same language (uyghur)
- Muttelii'Boy“scholar”same language (uyghur)
- BupatimeGirl“lady like Bibi Fatima”same language (uyghur)
- ZibigülGirl“beautiful”same language (uyghur)
- “the name Jelil with the epithet Muhammad”same language (uyghur)
- Mewla'apaqBoy“master of the universe”same language (uyghur)
- BekturBoy“stand, stand firm”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Sedeb
What does the name Sedeb mean?
Sedeb means “coral”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Sedeb a girl's or a boy's name?
Sedeb is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Sedeb come from?
Sedeb is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Sedeb?
Sedeb 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 Sedeb spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: سەدەب (Arabic script), سەدەپخان (Arabic script), Sedep (Latin), سەدەپ (Arabic script), Sedepxan (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Sedeb have?
Sedeb 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: مارجان; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic (+6 more)
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