Xemise means “fifth lady”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Xemise is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Xemise mean?
بەشىنچى خېنىمLiteral meaning
Xemise (خەمىسە) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “fifth lady” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Xemise in Uyghur
What does Xemise mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written خەمىسە and Xemise (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “fifth lady” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Xemise come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Xemise a Uyghur name?
Yes. Xemise is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Xemise across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | خەمىسەArabic script | Girl | same as above: “fifth lady” | 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 Xemise
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 Xemise
Variants and linked names
- XemsibanuGirl“fifth lady”
Sibling names for Xemise
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 Xemise rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AbdulmuhsiBoy“servant of God, who guards and reckons all”same language (uyghur)
- GülihewzGirl“one who is protected”same language (uyghur)
- NurqizGirl“girl like light”same language (uyghur)
- LaliqizGirl“girl pure and beautiful as a ruby”same language (uyghur)
- SebinisaGirl“pure woman”same language (uyghur)
- Re'isBoy“head, chief”same language (uyghur)
- Ebri'eGirl“sinless, pure”same language (uyghur)
- SamsaqBoy“name of a kind of vegetable”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Xemise
What does the name Xemise mean?
Xemise means “fifth lady”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Xemise a girl's or a boy's name?
Xemise is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Xemise come from?
Xemise is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Xemise?
Xemise 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 Xemise have?
Xemise has 3 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: بەشىنچى خېنىم; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
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