Shemshidin means “sun of the faith”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 10 letters.
What does Shemshidin mean?
دىننىڭ قۇياشىLiteral meaning
Shemshidin (شەمشىدىن) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “sun of the faith”.[1]
Meaning themes: Faith and devotion · Sun
Shemshidin in Uyghur
What does Shemshidin mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written شەمشىدىن and Shemshidin (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “sun of the faith” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Is Shemshidin a Uyghur name?
Yes. Shemshidin is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Shemshidin across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | شەمشىدىنArabic script | Boy | same as above: “sun 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 Shemshidin
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 Shemshidin
Variants and linked names
- ShemsidinBoy“sun of the faith”
Sibling names for Shemshidin
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 Shemshidin rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NejibidinBoy“pure person of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- EseddinBoy“lion-like hero of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- PezlidinBoy“grace (virtue) of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- IlmidinBoy“knowledge of religion”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- ZahidinBoy“pious one of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- NasixBoy“adviser; loyal, faithful”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- DilmireGirl“heart warm as the sun”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme sun
- ImadidinBoy“pillar of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
Common questions about Shemshidin
What does the name Shemshidin mean?
Shemshidin means “sun of the faith”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Shemshidin a girl's or a boy's name?
Shemshidin is recorded as a boy's name.
Which languages use Shemshidin?
Shemshidin 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 Shemshidin have?
Shemshidin has 3 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: دىننىڭ قۇياشى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); spelling شەمشىدىن (+1 more)
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