Sediq means “friend”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Sediq is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Sediq mean?
دوستLiteral meaning
Sediq (سەدىق) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “friend” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Sediq in Uyghur
What does Sediq mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written سەدىق, Sediq (ULY transliteration), Sidiq and سىدىق. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “friend” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Sediq come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Sediq a Uyghur name?
Yes. Sediq is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Sediq across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | سەدىقArabic script SidiqLatin, variant سىدىقArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “friend” | 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 Sediq
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 Sediq
Variants and linked names
- SiddiqBoy“loyal, true, honest, faithful, sincere”
Sibling names for Sediq
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 Sediq rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- “khagan, khan, king”same language (uyghur)
- MirsultanBoy“the name Sultan with the epithet Mir”same language (uyghur)
- EbulhajiBoy“father of Haji”same language (uyghur)
- XalipeGirl“follower, successor”same language (uyghur)
- ObulhudaBoy“father of Huda”same language (uyghur)
- MuhteremBoy“respected”same language (uyghur)
- MenzireGirl“general view, panorama”same language (uyghur)
- WelishirBoy“tamer of the lion”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Sediq
What does the name Sediq mean?
Sediq means “friend”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Sediq a girl's or a boy's name?
Sediq is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Sediq come from?
Sediq is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Sediq?
Sediq 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 Sediq spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: سەدىق (Arabic script), Sidiq (Latin), سىدىق (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Sediq have?
Sediq 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: دوست; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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