Zehiridin means “guardian of the faith”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Zehiridin is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 4 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 9 letters.
What does Zehiridin mean?
دىننىڭ مۇھاپىزەتچىسىLiteral meaning
Zehiridin (زەھىرىدىن) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “guardian of the faith” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Faith and devotion
Zehiridin in Uyghur
What does Zehiridin mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written زەھىرىدىن, Zehiridin (ULY transliteration), Ziridin, زىرىدىن, Zeridin and زەرىدىن. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “guardian of the faith” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Zehiridin come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Zehiridin a Uyghur name?
Yes. Zehiridin is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Zehiridin across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | زەھىرىدىنArabic script ZiridinLatin, variant زىرىدىنArabic script, variant ZeridinLatin, variant زەرىدىنArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “guardian of the faith” | 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 Zehiridin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| زەھىرىدىن[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Zehiridin[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Ziridin[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| زىرىدىن[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Zeridin[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| زەرىدىن[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Zehiridin
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Zehiridin
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 Zehiridin rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- Aqa'idBoy“creeds; trust, faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- HezidinBoy“dear one of the faith, honoured one of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- IbadetGirl“to prostrate, to worship; to serve God”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- Mu'izzidinBoy“one who brings reassurance to the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- TuradinBoy“one who stands in the front line of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- EzizidinBoy“dear person of the faith, honoured person of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- SalahidinBoy“noble one of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- SedidinBoy“fortress of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
Common questions about Zehiridin
What does the name Zehiridin mean?
Zehiridin means “guardian of the faith”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Zehiridin a girl's or a boy's name?
Zehiridin is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Zehiridin come from?
Zehiridin is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Zehiridin?
Zehiridin 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 Zehiridin spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: زەھىرىدىن (Arabic script), Ziridin (Latin), زىرىدىن (Arabic script), Zeridin (Latin), زەرىدىن (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Zehiridin have?
Zehiridin has 4 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: دىننىڭ مۇھاپىزەتچىسى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+6 more)
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