Siyma'ay means “moon-faced, with the likeness of the moon”. It comes from Arabic and Turkic elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Siyma'ay is a name of Arabic and Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Siyma'ay mean?
ئاي سۈرەتلىك، ئاي يۈزلۈكLiteral meaning
Siyma'ay (سىيمائاي) 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” and gives its origin as Arabic and Turkic.[1]
Meaning themes: Moon
Siyma'ay in Uyghur
What does Siyma'ay mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written سىيمائاي, Siyma'ay (ULY transliteration), Sima'ay and سىمائاي. 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]
Where does the name Siyma'ay come from?
Arabic and Turkic, hybrid compound. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic and Turkic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Siyma'ay a Uyghur name?
Yes. Siyma'ay is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it combines Turkic and Arabic elements.
Siyma'ay across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | سىيمائايArabic script Sima'ayLatin, variant سىمائايArabic script, variant | 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 Siyma'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 Siyma'ay
Variants and linked names
- Sima'ayGirl“moon-faced, with the likeness of the moon”
Sibling names for Siyma'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 Siyma'ay rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MirbedriBoy“man like the full moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- EynisemGirl“moon among women, girl beautiful as the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- GüzelayGirl“girl beautiful as the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- AymelikeGirl“queen; a king's wife or daughter; my moon-like princess”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- EbubedriBoy“father of Bedri”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- “khan beautiful as the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- “Tengri with the epithet 'moon'”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
- Qelbi'ayGirl“whose heart is bright and pure as the moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme moon
Common questions about Siyma'ay
What does the name Siyma'ay mean?
Siyma'ay means “moon-faced, with the likeness of the moon”. It comes from Arabic and Turkic elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Siyma'ay a girl's or a boy's name?
Siyma'ay is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Siyma'ay come from?
Siyma'ay is of Arabic and Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Siyma'ay?
Siyma'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 is Siyma'ay spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: سىيمائاي (Arabic script), Sima'ay (Latin), سىمائاي (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Siyma'ay have?
Siyma'ay has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 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); origin: Arabic, Turkic (+4 more)
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