Xurshid means “sun, day”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Uzbek.
- Xurshid is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur and Uzbek.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Xurshid mean?
قۇياش، كۈنLiteral meaning
Xurshid (خۇرشىد) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “sun, day” and gives its origin as Persian.[1]
Meaning themes: Sun
Xurshid in Uyghur and Uzbek
What does Xurshid mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written خۇرشىد, Xurshid (ULY transliteration), خۇرشىدەم, Xurshidigül, خۇرشىدىگۈل and Xurshidem. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “sun, day” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
What does Xurshid mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Xurshid and Хуршид (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion). No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “sun, day” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Xurshid come from?
Persian, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Xurshid?
Xurshid is used as a given name in Uyghur and Uzbek. Its origin is Persian. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Xurshid across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | خۇرشىدArabic script خۇرشىدەمArabic script, variant XurshidigülLatin, variant خۇرشىدىگۈلArabic script, variant XurshidemLatin, variant | Girl | same as above: “sun, day” | Documented[1] |
| Uzbek | XurshidLatin | Boy | same as above: “sun, day” | Editorial |
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 Xurshid
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.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| خۇرشىد[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Xurshid[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| خۇرشىدەم[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Xurshidigül[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| خۇرشىدىگۈل[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Xurshidem[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| Xurshid | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Хуршид | Uzbek | Cyrillic | Cyrillic transliteration (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion) |
Names related to Xurshid
Variants and linked names
- XurshidemGirl“sun, day”
- XurshidigülGirl“sun, day”
Sibling names for Xurshid
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 Xurshid rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- DilmireGirl“heart warm as the sun”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme sun
- ShemsixanGirl“lady like the sun”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme sun
- KünmirzaBoy“young man handsome as the sun”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme sun
- KünbékBoy“like the sun; supreme, above all”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme sun
- “the sun rose; a son like the sun was born”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme sun
- “bright; sunny; sun”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme sun
- MéhirnigarGirl“with the likeness of the sun”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme sun
- DilméhriGirl“heart warm as the sun”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme sun
Common questions about Xurshid
What does the name Xurshid mean?
Xurshid means “sun, day”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Uzbek.
Is Xurshid a girl's or a boy's name?
Xurshid is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Uyghur: girls; Uzbek: boys.
Where does Xurshid come from?
Xurshid is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Xurshid?
Xurshid is recorded for Uyghur and Uzbek. 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 Xurshid spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: خۇرشىد (Arabic script), خۇرشىدەم (Arabic script), Xurshidigül (Latin), خۇرشىدىگۈل (Arabic script), Xurshidem (Latin), Xurshid (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Xurshid have?
Xurshid 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: قۇياش، كۈن; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Persian (+6 more)
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