Shemshibanu means “lady like the sun”. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 4 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 11 letters.
What does Shemshibanu mean?
قوياشتەك خېنىمLiteral meaning
Shemshibanu (شەمشىبانۇ) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “lady like the sun”.[1]
Meaning themes: Sun
Shemshibanu in Uyghur
What does Shemshibanu mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written شەمشىبانۇ and Shemshibanu (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “lady like the sun” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Is Shemshibanu a Uyghur name?
Yes. Shemshibanu is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Shemshibanu across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | شەمشىبانۇArabic script | Girl | same as above: “lady like the sun” | 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 Shemshibanu
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 Shemshibanu
Variants and linked names
- ShemsibanuGirl“lady like the sun”
Sibling names for Shemshibanu
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 Shemshibanu rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- “prince like the sun”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme sun
- KünxanGirl“woman like the sun”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme sun
- MiridinBoy“sun of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme sun
- “lady like the sun”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme sun
- DilmireGirl“heart warm as the sun”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme sun
- KünturBoy“may my son endure like the sun”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme sun
- “moon and sun”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme sun
- NeyyiranBoy“sun and moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme sun
Common questions about Shemshibanu
What does the name Shemshibanu mean?
Shemshibanu means “lady like the sun”. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Shemshibanu a girl's or a boy's name?
Shemshibanu is recorded as a girl's name.
Which languages use Shemshibanu?
Shemshibanu 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 Shemshibanu have?
Shemshibanu has 4 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 11 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: قوياشتەك خېنىم; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); spelling شەمشىبانۇ (+1 more)
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