Shemsidin means “sun of the faith”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Shemsidin is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 9 letters.
What does Shemsidin mean?
دىننىڭ قۇياشىLiteral meaning
Shemsidin (شەمسىدىن) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “sun of the faith” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Faith and devotion · Sun
Shemsidin in Uyghur
What does Shemsidin mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written شەمسىدىن, Shemsidin (ULY transliteration), Shemshi, شەمشى, Shemshidin and شەمشىدىن. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “sun of the faith” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Shemsidin come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Shemsidin a Uyghur name?
Yes. Shemsidin is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Shemsidin across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | شەمسىدىنArabic script ShemshiLatin, variant شەمشىArabic script, variant ShemshidinLatin, variant شەمشىدىنArabic script, variant | 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 Shemsidin
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.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| شەمسىدىن[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Shemsidin[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Shemshi[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| شەمشى[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Shemshidin[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| شەمشىدىن[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Shemsidin
Variants and linked names
- ShemshidinBoy“sun of the faith”
Sibling names for Shemsidin
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 Shemsidin rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- EzzidinBoy“dear person of the faith, honoured person of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- HepizidinBoy“guardian of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- Nama'idinBoy“flourishing of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- ZimmidinBoy“protected by the faith; duty, compassion, honour of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- XumaridinBoy“one who longs for the faith; keepsake of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- MuhibidinBoy“lover of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- MirwapaBoy“faithful man”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- BishridinBoy“good news of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
Common questions about Shemsidin
What does the name Shemsidin mean?
Shemsidin means “sun of the faith”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Shemsidin a girl's or a boy's name?
Shemsidin is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Shemsidin come from?
Shemsidin is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Shemsidin?
Shemsidin 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 Shemsidin spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: شەمسىدىن (Arabic script), Shemshi (Latin), شەمشى (Arabic script), Shemshidin (Latin), شەمشىدىن (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Shemsidin have?
Shemsidin has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 9 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); origin: Arabic (+6 more)
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