Xurshidem means “sun, day”. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 9 letters.
What does Xurshidem mean?
قۇياش، كۈنLiteral meaning
Xurshidem (خۇرشىدەم) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “sun, day”.[1]
Meaning themes: Sun
Xurshidem in Uyghur
What does Xurshidem mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written خۇرشىدەم and Xurshidem (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “sun, day” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Is Xurshidem a Uyghur name?
Yes. Xurshidem is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Xurshidem across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | خۇرشىدەمArabic script | Girl | same as above: “sun, day” | 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 Xurshidem
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 Xurshidem
Variants and linked names
- XurshidGirl“sun, day”
Sibling names for Xurshidem
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 Xurshidem rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ShemshiBoy“sun, day”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme sun
- KünsiymaGirl“like the sun, sun-faced”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme sun
- KünmirzaBoy“young man handsome as the sun”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme sun
- “Barghut with the epithet 'sun'”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme sun
- DilméhriGirl“heart warm as the sun”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme sun
- MéhrijanGirl“festival, gathering, joyful get-together; sun; heart; kindness”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme sun
- MéhirnigarGirl“with the likeness of the sun”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme sun
- ShemsibanuGirl“lady like the sun”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme sun
Common questions about Xurshidem
What does the name Xurshidem mean?
Xurshidem means “sun, day”. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Xurshidem a girl's or a boy's name?
Xurshidem is recorded as a girl's name.
Which languages use Xurshidem?
Xurshidem 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 Xurshidem have?
Xurshidem has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 9 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); spelling خۇرشىدەم (+1 more)
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