Sheridin means “fame of the faith”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Sheridin is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Sheridin mean?
دىننىڭ شۆھرىتىLiteral meaning
Sheridin (شەرىدىن) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “fame of the faith” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Faith and devotion
Sheridin in Uyghur
What does Sheridin mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written شەرئىدىن, شەرىدىن, Sheridin (ULY transliteration), Sheridin and شەرىدىن. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “fame of the faith” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Sheridin come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Sheridin a Uyghur name?
Yes. Sheridin is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Sheridin across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | شەرئىدىنArabic script شەرىدىنArabic script SheridinLatin, variant شەرىدىنArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “fame 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 Sheridin
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 Sheridin
Variants and linked names
- ShehridinBoy“fame of the faith”
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Sheridin
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 Sheridin rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- WestuqBoy“fearless, wolf-like hero of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- MahidinBoy“moon of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- RashidinBoy“one who walks the right path of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- GhilawidinBoy“triumph of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- NurimanxanGirl“light of faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- BawudunBoy“esteemed person of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- EhmidinBoy“the faith's greatest praiser”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- MirwapaBoy“faithful man”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
Common questions about Sheridin
What does the name Sheridin mean?
Sheridin means “fame of the faith”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Sheridin a girl's or a boy's name?
Sheridin is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Sheridin come from?
Sheridin is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Sheridin?
Sheridin 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 Sheridin spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: شەرئىدىن (Arabic script), شەرىدىن (Arabic script), Sheridin (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Sheridin have?
Sheridin has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 8 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 شۆھرىتى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+3 more)
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