Shemidin means “lamp of the faith”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Shemidin is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Shemidin mean?
دىننىڭ چىرىغىLiteral meaning
Shemidin (شەمىدىن) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “lamp of the faith” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Faith and devotion
Shemidin in Uyghur
What does Shemidin mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written شەمئىدىن, شەمىدىن, Shemidin (ULY transliteration), Shemidin and شەمىدىن. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “lamp of the faith” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Shemidin come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Shemidin a Uyghur name?
Yes. Shemidin is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Shemidin across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | شەمئىدىنArabic script شەمىدىنArabic script ShemidinLatin, variant شەمىدىنArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “lamp 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 Shemidin
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 Shemidin
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Shemidin
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 Shemidin rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NeziridinBoy“warner of the faith; light of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- EshmidinBoy“hopeful person of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- GülmamGirl“flower of faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- BurhanidinBoy“proof of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- MeydinBoy“helper of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- BehridinBoy“benefit of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- Aqa'idBoy“creeds; trust, faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- PettahidinBoy“hero of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
Common questions about Shemidin
What does the name Shemidin mean?
Shemidin means “lamp of the faith”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Shemidin a girl's or a boy's name?
Shemidin is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Shemidin come from?
Shemidin is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Shemidin?
Shemidin 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 Shemidin spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: شەمئىدىن (Arabic script), شەمىدىن (Arabic script), Shemidin (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Shemidin have?
Shemidin has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 8 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 چىرىغى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+3 more)
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