Shehribanu means “famous lady”. It comes from Arabic and Persian elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Shehribanu is a name of Arabic and Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 4 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 10 letters.
What does Shehribanu mean?
شۆھرەتلىك خېنىمLiteral meaning
Shehribanu (شەھرىبانۇ) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “famous lady” and gives its origin as Arabic and Persian.[1]
Shehribanu in Uyghur
What does Shehribanu mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written شەھرىبانۇ, Shehribanu (ULY transliteration), شەرۋانەم, Sherwanixan, شەرۋانىخان, Sheriwan, شەرىۋان, شەرۋانىگۈل, Sherwanigül and Sherwanem. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “famous lady” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Shehribanu come from?
Arabic and Persian, hybrid compound. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic and Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Is Shehribanu a Uyghur name?
Yes. Shehribanu is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic and Persian.
Shehribanu across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | شەھرىبانۇArabic script شەرۋانەمArabic script, variant SherwanixanLatin, variant شەرۋانىخانArabic script, variant SheriwanLatin, variant شەرىۋانArabic script, variant شەرۋانىگۈلArabic script, variant SherwanigülLatin, variant SherwanemLatin, variant | Girl | same as above: “famous lady” | 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 Shehribanu
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| شەھرىبانۇ[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Shehribanu[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| شەرۋانەم[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Sherwanixan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| شەرۋانىخان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Sheriwan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| شەرىۋان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| شەرۋانىگۈل[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Sherwanigül[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| Sherwanem[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
Names related to Shehribanu
Variants and linked names
- SheriwanGirl“famous lady”
Sibling names for Shehribanu
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 Shehribanu rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NuremBoy“son handsome as light”same language (uyghur)
- MarjanGirl“small ruby stones from beneath the sea”same language (uyghur)
- “great bull”same language (uyghur)
- IminjanBoy“dear trustworthy one”same language (uyghur)
- AmnelBoy“safety of the people”same language (uyghur)
- JasaretBoy“courage, bravery; to be bold”same language (uyghur)
- PennanBoy“performer, painter”same language (uyghur)
- “dear, precious; little child”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Shehribanu
What does the name Shehribanu mean?
Shehribanu means “famous lady”. It comes from Arabic and Persian elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Shehribanu a girl's or a boy's name?
Shehribanu is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Shehribanu come from?
Shehribanu is of Arabic and Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Shehribanu?
Shehribanu 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 Shehribanu spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: شەھرىبانۇ (Arabic script), شەرۋانەم (Arabic script), Sherwanixan (Latin), شەرۋانىخان (Arabic script), Sheriwan (Latin), شەرىۋان (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Shehribanu have?
Shehribanu 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: شۆھرەتلىك خېنىم; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic, Persian (+10 more)
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