Semeray means “child of the moon”. It comes from Arabic and Turkic elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Semeray is a name of Arabic and Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Semeray mean?
ئاي بالىسىLiteral meaning
Semeray (سەمەرئاي) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “child of the moon” and gives its origin as Arabic and Turkic.[1]
Meaning themes: Moon
Semeray in Uyghur
What does Semeray mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written سەمەرئاي and Semeray (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “child of the moon” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Semeray come from?
Arabic and Turkic, hybrid compound. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic and Turkic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Semeray a Uyghur name?
Yes. Semeray is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it combines Turkic and Arabic elements.
Semeray across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | سەمەرئايArabic script | Girl | same as above: “child of the moon” | 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 Semeray
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 Semeray
Sibling names for Semeray
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 Semeray rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- QemerGirl“moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- MahibanGirl“lady like the moon, moon lady”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- AynisaGirl“moon among women, girl beautiful as the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- ZulayGirl“beautiful as the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- AyxénimGirl“lady like the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- MihrayGirl“moon of kindness”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- QemerayGirl“moon (the moon in the sky)”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- AybüwiGirl“lady beautiful as the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
Common questions about Semeray
What does the name Semeray mean?
Semeray means “child of the moon”. It comes from Arabic and Turkic elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Semeray a girl's or a boy's name?
Semeray is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Semeray come from?
Semeray is of Arabic and Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Semeray?
Semeray 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 Semeray have?
Semeray 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: ئاي بالىسى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic, Turkic (+2 more)
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