Yetime means “unique, one and only”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Yetime is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Yetime mean?
يىگانە، بىردىنبىرLiteral meaning
Yetime (يەتىمە) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “unique, one and only” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Yetime in Uyghur
What does Yetime mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written يەتىمە and Yetime (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “unique, one and only” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Yetime come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Yetime a Uyghur name?
Yes. Yetime is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Yetime across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | يەتىمەArabic script | Girl | same as above: “unique, one and only” | 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 Yetime
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.
Sibling names for Yetime
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 Yetime rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- Mirza'amedBoy“fortunate teacher”same language (uyghur)
- AdamBoy“human, person”same language (uyghur)
- Jebiri'ayGirl“the name Jebire with the epithet Ay”same language (uyghur)
- AynigarGirl“appearing like the moon, moon-image”same language (uyghur)
- MesirBoy“purpose”same language (uyghur)
- Bibi'emineGirl“peaceful lady”same language (uyghur)
- HamitBoy“praiseworthy”same language (uyghur)
- AtixénimGirl“girl who feels like a father”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Yetime
What does the name Yetime mean?
Yetime means “unique, one and only”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Yetime a girl's or a boy's name?
Yetime is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Yetime come from?
Yetime is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Yetime?
Yetime 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 Yetime have?
Yetime 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: يىگانە، بىردىنبىر; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
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