Shemijahan means “lamp of the world”. It comes from Arabic and Persian elements. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Shemijahan is a name of Arabic and Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 4 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 10 letters.
What does Shemijahan mean?
جاھاننىڭ چىرىغىLiteral meaning
Shemijahan (شەمئىجاھان) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “lamp of the world” and gives its origin as Arabic and Persian.[1]
Shemijahan in Uyghur
What does Shemijahan mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written شەمئىجاھان and Shemijahan (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “lamp of the world” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Shemijahan come from?
Arabic and Persian, hybrid compound. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic and Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Is Shemijahan a Uyghur name?
Yes. Shemijahan is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic and Persian.
Shemijahan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | شەمئىجاھانArabic script | Boy | same as above: “lamp of the world” | 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 Shemijahan
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 Shemijahan
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 Shemijahan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MuqessimBoy“distributor, allocator”same language (uyghur)
- PergheneGirl“derived from a place name”same language (uyghur)
- HaziBoy“hope, enthusiasm; beloved girl, cherished woman”same language (uyghur)
- GülihayatGirl“flower of life”same language (uyghur)
- EmireGirl“city governor; commander; bringer of prosperity; female emir”same language (uyghur)
- NawulBoy“one who obtains what he awaited”same language (uyghur)
- DileyseGirl“one the heart desires”same language (uyghur)
- “bright; sunny; sun”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Shemijahan
What does the name Shemijahan mean?
Shemijahan means “lamp of the world”. It comes from Arabic and Persian elements. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Shemijahan a girl's or a boy's name?
Shemijahan is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Shemijahan come from?
Shemijahan is of Arabic and Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Shemijahan?
Shemijahan 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 Shemijahan have?
Shemijahan 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: جاھاننىڭ چىرىغى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic, Persian (+2 more)
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