Zemime means “friend, companion”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Zemime is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Zemime mean?
دوست، ھەمراھLiteral meaning
Zemime (زەمىمە) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “friend, companion” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Zemime in Uyghur
What does Zemime mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written زەمىمە and Zemime (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “friend, companion” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Zemime come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Zemime a Uyghur name?
Yes. Zemime is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Zemime across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | زەمىمەArabic script | Girl | same as above: “friend, companion” | 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 Zemime
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 Zemime
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 Zemime rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MuhemmidunBoy“ever praised; one for whom praises are recited”same language (uyghur)
- “eternal beg”same language (uyghur)
- AbizerBoy“servant of God, who makes all things needy”same language (uyghur)
- JawahirBoy“gems, jewels”same language (uyghur)
- MirehmedBoy“the name Ehmed with the epithet Mir”same language (uyghur)
- MeymuneGirl“auspicious, fruitful”same language (uyghur)
- SallatBoy“Soviet”same language (uyghur)
- QoldashBoy“supporter”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Zemime
What does the name Zemime mean?
Zemime means “friend, companion”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Zemime a girl's or a boy's name?
Zemime is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Zemime come from?
Zemime is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Zemime?
Zemime 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 Zemime have?
Zemime 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: دوست، ھەمراھ; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
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