Sheyda means “lover, falling in love, being in love with God”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Sheyda is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Sheyda mean?
ئاشىق، ئاشىق بولماق، ئاللاغا ئاشىقلىق قىلماقLiteral meaning
Sheyda (شەيدا) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “lover, falling in love, being in love with God” and gives its origin as Persian.[1]
Meaning themes: Love and affection
Sheyda in Uyghur
What does Sheyda mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written شەيدا and Sheyda (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “lover, falling in love, being in love with God” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Sheyda come from?
Persian, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Is Sheyda a Uyghur name?
Yes. Sheyda is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Sheyda across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | شەيداArabic script | Boy | same as above: “lover, falling in love, being in love with God” | 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 Sheyda
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 Sheyda
Sibling names for Sheyda
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 Sheyda rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- HubbeGirl“love, affection, passion”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme love and affection
- GhaliyeGirl“precious, dear, beloved”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme love and affection
- AziBoy“hope, eagerness; cherished girl, beloved woman”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme love and affection
- MéhrGirl“sun; heart; affection, kindness; free”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme love and affection
- TursunjanBoy“dear one, may he live”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme love and affection
- IshqiyarBoy“may one always be with the love of God”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme love and affection
- MehbubeGirl“beloved”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme love and affection
- HibipzatBoy“beloved son”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme love and affection
Common questions about Sheyda
What does the name Sheyda mean?
Sheyda means “lover, falling in love, being in love with God”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Sheyda a girl's or a boy's name?
Sheyda is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Sheyda come from?
Sheyda is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Sheyda?
Sheyda 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 Sheyda have?
Sheyda 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: ئاشىق، ئاشىق بولماق، ئاللاغا ئاشىقلىق قىلماق; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Persian (+2 more)
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