Shemme means “scent, aroma, fragrance”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Shemme is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Shemme mean?
ھىد، پۇراق، خۇش پۇراقLiteral meaning
Shemme (شەممە) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “scent, aroma, fragrance” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Shemme in Uyghur
What does Shemme mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written شەممە and Shemme (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “scent, aroma, fragrance” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Shemme come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Shemme a Uyghur name?
Yes. Shemme is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Shemme across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | شەممەArabic script | Boy | same as above: “scent, aroma, fragrance” | 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 Shemme
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 Shemme
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 Shemme rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MirxeydiBoy“the name Xeyder with the epithet Mir”same language (uyghur)
- “Buddha, God”same language (uyghur)
- EbulataBoy“father of Ata”same language (uyghur)
- BayajiBoy“the name Bay with the epithet Haji”same language (uyghur)
- DilpezirGirl“one who enchants the heart”same language (uyghur)
- XenisaxanGirl“good woman”same language (uyghur)
- “the name Jelil with the epithet Muhammad”same language (uyghur)
- “Ikich with the epithet 'monk'”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Shemme
What does the name Shemme mean?
Shemme means “scent, aroma, fragrance”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Shemme a girl's or a boy's name?
Shemme is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Shemme come from?
Shemme is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Shemme?
Shemme 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 Shemme have?
Shemme has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 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: ھىد، پۇراق، خۇش پۇراق; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
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