Shamet means “Muhammad with the epithet shah”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Shamet mean?
Literally: sha (epithet) + met (given name)
مۇھەممەد: ئىسمى، شاھ: سۈپىتىLiteral meaning
Shamet (شامەت) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “Muhammad with the epithet shah”.[1]
Shamet in Uyghur
What does Shamet mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written شامەت and Shamet (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “Muhammad with the epithet shah” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Is Shamet a Uyghur name?
Yes. Shamet is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Shamet across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | شامەتArabic script | Boy | same as above: “Muhammad with the epithet shah” | 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 Shamet
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 Shamet
Variants and linked names
- ShahmuhemmedBoy“Muhammad with the epithet shah”
Sibling names for Shamet
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 Shamet rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AbdulBoy“servant of God”same language (uyghur)
- NeshpetGirl“fragrant”same language (uyghur)
- GhilabidinBoy“triumph of the faith”same language (uyghur)
- AyizBoy“poor, humble one”same language (uyghur)
- “wise khan”same language (uyghur)
- MujibBoy“one who grants wishes and requests; one who answers”same language (uyghur)
- HidayətBoy“the right path; to guide to the right path”same language (uyghur)
- AyazBoy“cool-headedness; the winter season”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Shamet
What does the name Shamet mean?
Shamet means “Muhammad with the epithet shah”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Shamet a girl's or a boy's name?
Shamet is recorded as a boy's name.
Which languages use Shamet?
Shamet 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 Shamet have?
Shamet has 2 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: مۇھەممەد: ئىسمى، شاھ: سۈپىتى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); spelling شامەت (+1 more)
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