Shehame means “lofty, precious”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Shehame is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Shehame mean?
يۈكسەك، قىممەتلىكLiteral meaning
Shehame (شەھامە) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “lofty, precious” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
Shehame in Uyghur
What does Shehame mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written شەھامە and Shehame (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “lofty, precious” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Shehame come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Shehame a Uyghur name?
Yes. Shehame is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Shehame across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | شەھامەArabic script | Girl | same as above: “lofty, precious” | 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 Shehame
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 Shehame
Sibling names for Shehame
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 Shehame rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- Marjan'gülGirl“small ruby stones from beneath the sea”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- KümüshayGirl“girl pure white like silver”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- Le'liqizGirl“girl pure and beautiful as a ruby”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- “precious, dear, great, respected”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AqsedebGirl“white as mother-of-pearl”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- IzzaqBoy“silver”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- Le'libibiGirl“lady like a ruby”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- ÉtibarxanGirl“Étibar with the epithet Khan”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
Common questions about Shehame
What does the name Shehame mean?
Shehame means “lofty, precious”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Shehame a girl's or a boy's name?
Shehame is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Shehame come from?
Shehame is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Shehame?
Shehame 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 Shehame have?
Shehame 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: يۈكسەك، قىممەتلىك; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
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