Simin means “value, precious; plump”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Simin mean?
قىممەت، قىممەتلىك؛ سېمىزLiteral meaning
Simin (سىمىن) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “value, precious; plump”.[1]
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
Simin in Turkish and Uyghur
What does Simin mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Simin. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “value, precious; plump” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Simin mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written سىمىن and Simin (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “value, precious; plump” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Which languages use the name Simin?
Simin is used as a given name in Turkish and Uyghur. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Simin across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SiminLatin | Girl | same as above: “value, precious; plump” | Editorial |
| Uyghur | سىمىنArabic script | Boy | same as above: “value, precious; plump” | 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 Simin
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 Simin
Variants and linked names
- SeminBoy“value, precious; plump”
Sibling names for Simin
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Simin rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- PeridunBoy“pearls”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AltınerUnisex“golden man”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- GevherGirl“jewel”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- PırlantaGirl“brilliant-cut diamond”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AytillaGirl“girl like a gold coin”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- KimyaGirl“chemistry; something precious”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- TillanisaGirl“woman like a gold coin”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- Le'liruyGirl“ruby-faced”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
Common questions about Simin
What does the name Simin mean?
Simin means “value, precious; plump”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish.
Is Simin a girl's or a boy's name?
Simin is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: girls; Uyghur: boys.
Which languages use Simin?
Simin is recorded for Turkish and 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 Simin spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Simin (Latin), سىمىن (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Simin have?
Simin has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 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: قىممەت، قىممەتلىك؛ سېمىز; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); spelling سىمىن (+1 more)
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