Shamin means “Emin 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 Shamin mean?
Literally: sha (epithet) + min (given name)
ئەمىن: ئىسمى، شاھ: سۈپىتىLiteral meaning
Shamin (شامىن) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “Emin with the epithet shah”.[1]
Shamin in Uyghur
What does Shamin mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written شامىن and Shamin (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “Emin with the epithet shah” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Is Shamin a Uyghur name?
Yes. Shamin is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Shamin across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | شامىنArabic script | Boy | same as above: “Emin 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 Shamin
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 Shamin
Variants and linked names
- ShaheminBoy“Emin with the epithet shah”
Sibling names for Shamin
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 Shamin rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- HedixanGirl“gift, present”same language (uyghur)
- BaychongBoy“a wish to be rich and eminent”same language (uyghur)
- ZahireGirl“evident, manifest; handsome, beautiful”same language (uyghur)
- ElderBoy“people-lover; wealthy, ruler of the people; their spokesman”same language (uyghur)
- GhalipBoy“victorious; victor”same language (uyghur)
- XetibBoy“orator, one who addresses, speaker”same language (uyghur)
- XenisemGirl“good woman”same language (uyghur)
- MemturayimBoy“the name Ibrahim with the epithet Muhammad”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Shamin
What does the name Shamin mean?
Shamin means “Emin with the epithet shah”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Shamin a girl's or a boy's name?
Shamin is recorded as a boy's name.
Which languages use Shamin?
Shamin 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 Shamin have?
Shamin 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: ئەمىن: ئىسمى، شاھ: سۈپىتى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); spelling شامىن (+1 more)
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