Sehire means “always awake, always up at dawn, vigilant”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Sehire is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Sehire mean?
دائىم ئويغاق، دائىم سەھەر تۇرىدىغان، سەگەكLiteral meaning
Sehire (سەھىرە) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “always awake, always up at dawn, vigilant” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Nature and seasons
Sehire in Uyghur
What does Sehire mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written سەھىرە, Sehire (ULY transliteration), Seyre, سەيرە, Seyire and سەيىرە. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “always awake, always up at dawn, vigilant” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Sehire come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Sehire a Uyghur name?
Yes. Sehire is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Sehire across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | سەھىرەArabic script SeyreLatin, variant سەيرەArabic script, variant SeyireLatin, variant سەيىرەArabic script, variant | Girl | same as above: “always awake, always up at dawn, vigilant” | 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 Sehire
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| سەھىرە[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Sehire[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Seyre[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| سەيرە[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Seyire[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| سەيىرە[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Sehire
Variants and linked names
- SeyireGirl“always awake, always up at dawn, vigilant”
Sibling names for Sehire
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 Sehire rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- “lake, sea”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- JennetxanGirl“garden”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- GülizarGirl“flower garden, flower gardens”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- ÖrkeshBoy“wave of water; to surge”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- “invincible hero, mountain-hearted warrior”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- “prince with a mind like a lake”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- NoruzBoy“early spring, new day, start of the year”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- EbireGirl“one who crosses a river; fragrant; precious”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
Common questions about Sehire
What does the name Sehire mean?
Sehire means “always awake, always up at dawn, vigilant”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Sehire a girl's or a boy's name?
Sehire is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Sehire come from?
Sehire is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Sehire?
Sehire 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 Sehire spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: سەھىرە (Arabic script), Seyre (Latin), سەيرە (Arabic script), Seyire (Latin), سەيىرە (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Sehire have?
Sehire has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 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: دائىم ئويغاق، دائىم سەھەر تۇرىدىغان، سەگەك; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic (+6 more)
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