Shewqi means “delight, enthusiasm, thirst, longing, love, passion, ardour”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Shewqi is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Shewqi mean?
زوق، قىزغىنلىق، تەشنالىق، سېغىنىش، مۇھەببەت، سۆيگۈ، ئىشقLiteral meaning
Shewqi (شەۋقى) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “delight, enthusiasm, thirst, longing, love, passion, ardour” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Joy and happiness · Love and affection
Shewqi in Uyghur
What does Shewqi mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written شەۋقى, Shewqi (ULY transliteration), Shewqijan and شەۋقىجان. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “delight, enthusiasm, thirst, longing, love, passion, ardour” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Shewqi come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Shewqi a Uyghur name?
Yes. Shewqi is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Shewqi across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | شەۋقىArabic script ShewqijanLatin, variant شەۋقىجانArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “delight, enthusiasm, thirst, longing, love, passion, ardour” | 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 Shewqi
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 Shewqi
Variants and linked names
- ShewqiyeGirl“delight, enthusiasm, thirst, longing, love, passion, ardour”
Sibling names for Shewqi
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 Shewqi rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- OghuljanBoy“Oghul 'son' with the suffix 'dear'”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme love and affection
- MenggülGirl“happy girl”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- TuramedBoy“coming (of good fortune)”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- GhaliBoy“precious, dear, beloved”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme love and affection
- AbduraziBoy“contented, joyful one”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- Me'munBoy“happy, safe, trustworthy; keeper, protector”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- HebiraBoy“happy, joyful”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- “fortunate prince”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
Common questions about Shewqi
What does the name Shewqi mean?
Shewqi means “delight, enthusiasm, thirst, longing, love, passion, ardour”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Shewqi a girl's or a boy's name?
Shewqi is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Shewqi come from?
Shewqi is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Shewqi?
Shewqi 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 Shewqi spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: شەۋقى (Arabic script), Shewqijan (Latin), شەۋقىجان (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Shewqi have?
Shewqi 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: زوق، قىزغىنلىق، تەشنالىق، سېغىنىش، مۇھەببەت، سۆيگۈ، ئىشق; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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