Shehmidin means “wise, clever one of the faith”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Shehmidin is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 9 letters.
What does Shehmidin mean?
دىننىڭ ئەقىللىق، زېرەك كىشىسىLiteral meaning
Shehmidin (شەھمىدىن) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “wise, clever one of the faith” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Faith and devotion · Wisdom and knowledge
Shehmidin in Uyghur
What does Shehmidin mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written شەھمىدىن and Shehmidin (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “wise, clever one of the faith” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Shehmidin come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Shehmidin a Uyghur name?
Yes. Shehmidin is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Shehmidin across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | شەھمىدىنArabic script | Boy | same as above: “wise, clever one 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 Shehmidin
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 Shehmidin
Names with a similar meaning
- AbbodBoy“devout, much given to worship”
- AbdimanBoy“person of faith”
- AbdualimBoy“servant of the All-Knowing”
- Abdu'imanBoy“person of faith”
- AbdülâlimBoy“servant of the All-Knowing”
- AbdulelimBoy“servant of God, the All-Knowing”
- AbdülhakimBoy“servant of the Wise”
- Abdulmu'minBoy“believer, faithful person”
Sibling names for Shehmidin
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 Shehmidin rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MeripetGirl“knowledge, education”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- “wise man”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- IbaqizGirl“to prostrate, to worship; to serve God”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- ZeripeGirl“clever, beautiful, delicate, alert, intelligent”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- ÜmidBoy“trust, faith; hope”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- MuslihidinBoy“strengthener of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- “knowledge; wisdom, intellect”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- KamalidinBoy“person who has reached perfection in the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
Common questions about Shehmidin
What does the name Shehmidin mean?
Shehmidin means “wise, clever one of the faith”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Shehmidin a girl's or a boy's name?
Shehmidin is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Shehmidin come from?
Shehmidin is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Shehmidin?
Shehmidin 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 Shehmidin have?
Shehmidin has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 9 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 ئەقىللىق، زېرەك كىشىسى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
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