Sima'ay means “moon-faced, with the likeness of the moon”. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Sima'ay mean?
ئاي سۈرەتلىك، ئاي يۈزلۈكLiteral meaning
Sima'ay (سىمائاي) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “moon-faced, with the likeness of the moon”.[1]
Meaning themes: Moon
Sima'ay in Uyghur
What does Sima'ay mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written سىمائاي and Sima'ay (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “moon-faced, with the likeness of the moon” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Is Sima'ay a Uyghur name?
Yes. Sima'ay is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Sima'ay across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | سىمائايArabic script | Girl | same as above: “moon-faced, with the likeness of the moon” | 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 Sima'ay
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 Sima'ay
Variants and linked names
- Siyma'ayGirl“moon-faced, with the likeness of the moon”
Sibling names for Sima'ay
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 Sima'ay rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AyturGirl“may my moon-beautiful daughter stay”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- AysiymaGirl“moon-faced, moon-like”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- ZumredayGirl“clear moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- MahibibiGirl“lady like the moon, moon lady”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- GülayimxanGirl“my daughter beautiful as the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- AygüzelGirl“beautiful girl; beautiful moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- HilalGirl“new crescent moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- QemergülGirl“moon (the moon in the sky)”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
Common questions about Sima'ay
What does the name Sima'ay mean?
Sima'ay means “moon-faced, with the likeness of the moon”. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Sima'ay a girl's or a boy's name?
Sima'ay is recorded as a girl's name.
Which languages use Sima'ay?
Sima'ay 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 Sima'ay have?
Sima'ay 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: ئاي سۈرەتلىك، ئاي يۈزلۈك; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); spelling سىمائاي (+1 more)
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