Shékerbanu means “lady like sugar”. It comes from Arabic and Persian elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Shékerbanu is a name of Arabic and Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 4 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 10 letters.
What does Shékerbanu mean?
شېكەردەك خېنىمLiteral meaning
Shékerbanu (شېكەربانۇ) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “lady like sugar” and gives its origin as Arabic and Persian.[1]
Shékerbanu in Uyghur
What does Shékerbanu mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written شېكەربانۇ and Shékerbanu (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “lady like sugar” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Shékerbanu come from?
Arabic and Persian, hybrid compound. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic and Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Is Shékerbanu a Uyghur name?
Yes. Shékerbanu is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic and Persian.
Shékerbanu across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | شېكەربانۇArabic script | Girl | same as above: “lady like sugar” | 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 Shékerbanu
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.
Sibling names for Shékerbanu
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 Shékerbanu rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- WasitBoy“one who spreads blessings widely”same language (uyghur)
- GülshenGirl“flower gardens, flowers”same language (uyghur)
- “khan who is a foot (support) for the state”same language (uyghur)
- ZuhelGirl“name of the planet Saturn”same language (uyghur)
- RayideGirl“girl soldier”same language (uyghur)
- ChimenqizGirl“the name Chimen with the suffix qiz”same language (uyghur)
- XojakamalBoy“teacher who has attained perfection”same language (uyghur)
- KarametxanGirl“honour, fame; majesty; pride; miracle; gallantry”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Shékerbanu
What does the name Shékerbanu mean?
Shékerbanu means “lady like sugar”. It comes from Arabic and Persian elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Shékerbanu a girl's or a boy's name?
Shékerbanu is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Shékerbanu come from?
Shékerbanu is of Arabic and Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Shékerbanu?
Shékerbanu 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 Shékerbanu have?
Shékerbanu 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: شېكەردەك خېنىم; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic, Persian (+2 more)
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