Otabek

boyUzbek (Turkic)

Otabek is a Muslim boy name meaning “Father-lord; noble chief”.

MeaningFather-lord; noble chief
GenderBoy
OriginUzbek (Turkic)
Pronunciationoh-tah-BEK
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Otabek

Otabek joins Uzbek ota (father) and bek (lord, chief), giving 'lord like a father' or 'noble chief'. It became especially popular after Abdulla Qodiriy's classic novel O'tgan kunlar (Days Gone By), whose hero is named Otabek. It is one of the most familiar Uzbek boys' names.

Is Otabek a Muslim name?

Otabek is a Turkic Uzbek name rather than an Arabic one, but it is very common among Muslim families in Uzbekistan.

Where is the name Otabek used?

Very common in Uzbekistan; Atabek in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.

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Spellings and variants of Otabek

AtabekAtabey

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Otabek mean?

Otabek means 'Father-lord; noble chief'. It comes from Uzbek (Turkic).

Is Otabek a Muslim name?

Otabek is a Turkic Uzbek name rather than an Arabic one, but it is very common among Muslim families in Uzbekistan.

How do you pronounce Otabek?

Otabek is pronounced oh-tah-BEK.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.