Shahabidin means “star of the faith”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Shahabidin is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 4 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 10 letters.
What does Shahabidin mean?
دىننىڭ يۇلتۇزىLiteral meaning
Shahabidin (شاھابىدىن) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “star of the faith” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Faith and devotion · Stars
Shahabidin in Uyghur
What does Shahabidin mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written شاھابىدىن, Shahabidin (ULY transliteration), Shawudun, شاۋۇدۇن, Shahawidin and شاھاۋىدىن. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “star of the faith” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Shahabidin come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Shahabidin a Uyghur name?
Yes. Shahabidin is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Shahabidin across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | شاھابىدىنArabic script ShawudunLatin, variant شاۋۇدۇنArabic script, variant ShahawidinLatin, variant شاھاۋىدىنArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “star of the faith” | 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 Shahabidin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| شاھابىدىن[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Shahabidin[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Shawudun[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| شاۋۇدۇن[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Shahawidin[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| شاھاۋىدىن[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Shahabidin
Variants and linked names
- ShahawidinBoy“star of the faith”
- ShawudunBoy“star of the faith”
Sibling names for Shahabidin
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 Shahabidin rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NejibidinBoy“pure person of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- NuridinBoy“light of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- MuhiydinBoy“eternal successor of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- QutpidinBoy“axis of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- NurimanGirl“light of faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- ZoremGirl“Venus: beautiful, radiant star; morning star”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
- Ala'idinBoy“exalted person of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- ZuhrullaBoy“light of God, God's bright star”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme stars
Common questions about Shahabidin
What does the name Shahabidin mean?
Shahabidin means “star of the faith”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Shahabidin a girl's or a boy's name?
Shahabidin is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Shahabidin come from?
Shahabidin is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Shahabidin?
Shahabidin 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 Shahabidin spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: شاھابىدىن (Arabic script), Shawudun (Latin), شاۋۇدۇن (Arabic script), Shahawidin (Latin), شاھاۋىدىن (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Shahabidin have?
Shahabidin has 4 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 10 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: دىننىڭ يۇلتۇزى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+6 more)
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