Sewi means “straight, level”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Sewi is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Sewi mean?
تۈز، تەكشىLiteral meaning
Sewi (سەۋى) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “straight, level” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Sewi in Uyghur
What does Sewi mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written سەۋى and Sewi (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “straight, level” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Sewi come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Sewi a Uyghur name?
Yes. Sewi is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Sewi across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | سەۋىArabic script | Boy | same as above: “straight, level” | 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 Sewi
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.
Sibling names for Sewi
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 Sewi rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- “trusty pillar of the people”same language (uyghur)
- MuxsinBoy“benefactor, doer of good”same language (uyghur)
- Me'munBoy“happy, safe, trustworthy; keeper, protector”same language (uyghur)
- IbadetxanGirl“to prostrate, to worship; to serve God”same language (uyghur)
- GülinesebGirl“flower of friendship; flower of lineage; flower granted by fate”same language (uyghur)
- ZiyaditullaBoy“God who bestows abundantly”same language (uyghur)
- AqizimGirl“sweet as white grapes”same language (uyghur)
- AychiwerGirl“skilful girl”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Sewi
What does the name Sewi mean?
Sewi means “straight, level”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Sewi a girl's or a boy's name?
Sewi is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Sewi come from?
Sewi is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Sewi?
Sewi 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 Sewi have?
Sewi has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 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: تۈز، تەكشى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
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