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Central Asian Muslim Names

Uzbek, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Tajik, Turkmen and Azerbaijani names used by Muslim families. Each name links to its full meaning, Arabic spelling and pronunciation.

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204 names · each links to its meaning, Arabic spelling, origin and pronunciation.

Aalim — Learned, knowledgeable; scholarAbdul-Khaliq — Servant of the CreatorAbdul-Mumin — Servant of the Giver of SecurityAbdul-Qayyum — Servant of the Self-SubsistingAbror — The righteous, the pious onesAga — Master, lord, chiefAibek — Moon lord; noble as the moonAirat — Amazement, wonderAkmal — Most complete, most perfectAlikhan — Ali the ruler; exalted khanAlim — Knowing, learned, knowledgeableAlisher — Ali the lionAlmaz — DiamondAlp — Hero, brave warriorAlparslan — Heroic lionAman — Safety, protection, peaceAnar — PomegranateAnvar — Brighter, most radiantAnwar — More radiant, luminous, brightArman — Hope, ideal, aspirationArsalan — LionArslan — LionAskar — Army, soldier; loftyAslan — LionAsylbek — Noble lord, precious chiefAtabay — Rich like his forefathers; noble elderAyaz — Frosty clear night; cold, crisp airAybars — Moon panther; strong as a leopardAzamat — Greatness, majesty; a valiant manAzat — Free, nobleAzim — Great, magnificentAzizbek — Dear and noble lordBabar — Tiger; braveBabur — TigerBahadir — Brave, hero, valiant warriorBahodir — Brave, valiant heroBahram — Victorious; the planet MarsBahrom — Victory; the planet MarsBakhtiyar — Fortunate, luckyBakhtiyor — Fortunate, lucky, happyBakyt — Happiness, good fortuneBatu — Firm, solid, strongBauyrzhan — Dear kinsman, beloved brotherBegench — Joy, happinessBehruz — Fortunate, having good daysBekzod — Born of a bek, of noble birthBerke — Firm, steadfastBobur — TigerBurhanuddin — Proof of the faithBustan — Garden, orchardCengiz — Universal ruler; mightyCeyhun — The Amu Darya riverCihangir — World conquerorDalir — Brave, bold, courageousDamir — Giver of peace (Slavic); iron, strong (Turkic)Danesh — Knowledge, learningDaniel — God is my judgeDaniyar — Wise, knowledgeableDauren — Era of happiness, good timesDavron — Era, age; good fortune, happy timesDavud — Beloved; name of Prophet DavidDilshad — Happy-hearted, joyfulDilshod — Happy-hearted, joyfulDoniyor — God is my judge; Prophet DanielDovlet — Fortune, prosperity; stateEldar — Ruler of the land, keeper of the peopleEldor — Ruler of the landElmir — Ruler of the people, prince of the nationElnur — Light of the peopleEmil — Eager, rival (from Roman family name)Erlan — Brave man, heroErmek — Amusement, joy, delightErtugrul — Brave falcon; valiant warriorErtuğrul — Brave falcon; valiant warriorEslaam — Submission to God; IslamEslam — Islam; submission to GodFarhad — Persian name of a legendary loverFarhod — Name of the hero of Farhad and ShirinFaridun — Name of a legendary Persian kingFarrukh — Fortunate, auspicious, happyFazil — Virtuous, learned, distinguishedFirdausi — Of Paradise, heavenlyFirdavs — Paradise, the highest gardenFiruz — Victorious, triumphantGurbanguly — Servant of the sacrifice (born at Eid al-Adha)Habibullah — Beloved of GodHikmat — Wisdom, knowledgeHusanboy — Handsome, noble boyIldar — Ruler of the landIlhan — Ruler, sovereignIlnur — Light of the homelandIlshat — Joy of the homelandIskandar — Alexander; defender of menIslam — Submission to God; IslamIslombek — Lord of Islam; noble in faithIzzat — Honour, respect, dignityJahongir — World-conquerorJaloliddin — Majesty of the faithJamshed — Shining Jam, a legendary Persian kingJamshid — Radiant Jam (a legendary king)Jasur — Brave, bold, fearlessJawid — Eternal, everlastingJibrail — Name of the Angel GabrielKaan — Ruler, khan, sovereignKamol — Perfection, completenessKağan — Khan of khans, supreme rulerKhalim — Forbearing, patient, gentleKhan — Ruler, chief, lordKhurshid — Sun, the shining sunKubanychbek — Lord of joy; joyful chiefLatif — Gentle, kind, subtleLaziz — Pleasant, delightful, sweetMansur — Victorious, divinely aidedMarat — Desired, wish (as a form of Murad)Merdan — Brave, manly; men of courageMikhail — Name of the archangel MichaelMuhammadali — Praised and exalted (Muhammad + Ali)Mukarram — Honoured, reveredMukhlis — Sincere, devotedMukhtar — Chosen, selectedMunawar — Illuminated, filled with lightMurat — Wish, desired goalMurod — Wish, desired goalMuslim — One who submits to GodMuzaffar — Victorious, triumphantMyrat — Desire, goal, what is wished forNabi — ProphetNadir — Rare, exceptional, preciousNail — Achiever, one who attains his goalNajmuddin — Star of the faithNazar — Sight, gaze, regardNiyaz — Need; humble offering, supplicationNodir — Rare, exceptionalNurbek — Lord of light, radiant chiefNurlan — Radiant, filled with lightNurmuhammet — Light of MuhammadNursultan — Light of the sultan, radiant rulerNurzhan — Radiant soul, soul of lightOguz — Name of the Oghuz Turkic peopleOmid — HopeOsman — Young bustard (classical sense); name of the third caliphOtabek — Father-lord; noble chiefOybek — Moon lord, noble as the moonParviz — Victorious, fortunatePayam — Message, tidingsQaysar — Emperor, CaesarQayyum — Self-subsisting, sustainer of allQurban — Sacrifice; offering that brings one near to GodRahmat — Mercy, blessingRahmatullah — Mercy of GodRahmon — Merciful (short for Abdurahmon)Rajab — The seventh Islamic month; honouredRamazan — The month of fasting, RamadanRasoul — MessengerRasul — Messenger, envoyRauan — Flowing; soul, spiritRavshan — Bright, clear, luminousReyhan — Sweet basil; fragrant plantRostam — Mighty hero of the ShahnamehRuslan — LionRuslanbek — Lion lordRustam — Mighty, valiant; the hero of the ShahnamehSabir — Patient, enduringSabur — Very patient, enduringSalavat — Blessings, prayers (for the Prophet ﷺ)Sanjar — One who pierces; usually explained as warriorSardor — Commander, chief, leaderSarvar — Chief, leader, masterSerdar — Commander, chief, leaderSerik — Companion, partner, comradeShah Rukh — Face of a king; royal faceShahrokh — Royal face, king-like countenanceShahrukh — Face of a king; also the rook in chessShamil — Comprehensive, all-encompassingShamsudin — Sun of the faithSher — LionSherzod — Son of a lion, lion-bornShirzad — Born of a lion, lion-heartedShohruh — Face of a kingShukhrat — Fame, renown, good reputationSiavash — Possessor of a black stallionSino — Named after Ibn Sina (Avicenna)Sobir — Patient, steadfastSulaimon — Prophet Solomon; man of peaceSultan — Ruler; authority, powerTaimoor — IronTaimur — IronTalgat — Appearance, handsome face; risingTawakkul — Trust in God, reliance on GodTemur — IronTeymur — IronTilek — Wish, good wishTimur — IronTohir — Pure, clean, virtuousTugrul — A bird of prey, falconUbaidullah — Little servant of GodUlan — Young man, son; brave warriorUlugbek — Great lord, great rulerUmid — HopeYakub — Jacob; one who followsYerzhan — Brave soul, heroic spiritYoqub — Prophet JacobZamir — Conscience, inner heartZarif — Elegant, refined, witty

Girl names (180)

Aida — Returning; visitorAidana — Wise moon; moon-like and wiseAigerim — Moon princess, lovely as the moonAigul — Moon flowerAinur — MoonlightAisuluu — Beautiful as the moonAizhan — Moon soul; dear as the moonAlfiya — Of a thousand; millenniumAlima — Learned, knowledgeable womanAlina — Usually explained as 'noble' or 'light'Aliya — Exalted, lofty, high-rankingAlmas — DiamondAlmira — Usually explained as 'princess' or 'noble lady'Alsu — Rosy, pink-faced; scarlet waterAnisa — Friendly, good-natured companionAruzhan — Beautiful soulAsel — Honey; sweetAssel — Honey; sweetAsya — Asia; also a form of AsiyaAygul — Moon roseAynur — MoonlightAziza — Precious, beloved, honouredBarno — Young, youthfulBegimai — Noble moon; lady moonBehnaz — Best charm, finest graceBenafsha — Violet (flower)Cholpon — Morning star, the planet VenusChulpan — Morning star, the planet VenusDarya — Sea, great riverDelaram — One who soothes the heartDilara — Adorner of the heart, belovedDildora — Holder of hearts, belovedDilnaz — Heart's delight, tender-heartedDilnoza — Tender-hearted, delicate of heartDilorom — Calm of heart, one who soothes the heartDilyara — Adorning the heart, belovedDinara — Gold coin; preciousDzhamilya — Beautiful, gracefulElvira — Generally explained as 'true' or 'all-protecting'Farangis — Name from the ShahnamehFazila — Virtue, moral excellenceFazilat — Virtue, excellence, meritFeruza — TurquoiseFiruza — TurquoiseGavhar — Jewel, pearlGulbahor — Spring flowerGulistan — Rose gardenGulnar — Pomegranate flowerGulnara — Pomegranate flowerGulnaz — Graceful as a flowerGulnora — Pomegranate flowerGulnoz — Delicate flower; graceful as a roseGulpari — Flower fairyGulshat — Joyful flowerGuzel — BeautifulGülsüm — Plump-cheeked, round-facedHafiza — Guardian; woman who memorises the QuranHamida — PraiseworthyHanifa — Upright in faith, true believerIlsiyar — One who loves her homelandIroda — Will, determinationJeren — GazelleKamila — Perfect, completeKamilla — Complete, perfectKamola — Perfection, completenessKanykei — Name of the wise wife of ManasKarlygash — Swallow (the bird)Khatera — Memory, cherished remembranceKhazina — Treasure, treasuryKomila — Perfect, completeKumush — SilverLobar — Generally explained as charming, beautifulLola — TulipMadina — City; the City of the ProphetMaftuna — Enchanted, captivated, charmingMahbuba — Beloved, dearly lovedMahbubah — Beloved, darlingMahgol — Moon flower; as beautiful as moon and flowerMahnur — Moonlight, light of the moonMalika — QueenManizha — Name of a heroine in the ShahnamehManizheh — Name of a Shahnameh heroine; often explained as 'of noble nature'Maqsudah — Desired, sought after, intendedMaral — Deer, doeMarhaba — Welcome, greetingMedina — The city; the Prophet's city of MadinahMeerim — Kindness, tenderness, compassionMehrangez — Inspiring love and kindnessMelika — QueenMobina — Clear, evident, manifestMohinur — Moonlight, light of the moonMohira — Skilful, expert, talentedMonira — Luminous, shining, radiantMozhgan — EyelashesMuhabbat — Love, affectionMuhsina — Benevolent, one who does goodMukarramah — Honoured, respected womanMunawwarah — Illuminated, radiantMunira — Shining, luminousMunisa — Friendly companion, comforting friendMuslima — Woman who submits to GodNaadira — Rare, precious, exceptionalNadira — Rare, precious, remarkableNadirah — Rare, precious, extraordinaryNafisa — Precious, pricelessNajiba — Noble, excellentNargis — Narcissus flowerNargiz — Narcissus flowerNasira — Helper, supporterNazanin — Sweetheart, beloved, delicately lovelyNazifa — Clean, pureNazima — Organizer, arranger; poetessNazira — Peer, equal; one who observesNegar — Beloved; painting, image of beautyNegina — Gemstone, jewel set in a ringNigar — Beloved; a beautiful pictureNigora — Beloved; beautiful as a paintingNilofar — Water lily, lotusNilufar — Lotus, water lilyNilüfer — Water lily, lotusNodira — Rare, precious, exceptionalNura — LightNuray — Moonlight, light of the moonNurcan — Soul of light; radiant soulNuriya — Luminous, radiantOgulgerek — A son is needed (wish-name)Oydin — Bright, moonlit, clearOzoda — Free, nobleParvina — The Pleiades star clusterQudsiyya — Holy, sacred, pureRaabiya — FourthRabiya — FourthRafiqa — Companion, gentle friendRahila — Traveller; a riding camel fit for journeysRahima — Merciful, kindRaisa — Leader, chiefRaufa — Kind, compassionate, tenderRaushan — Bright, radiant, shiningRezeda — Mignonette (reseda) flowerRoksana — Bright, radiant, little starRoshanak — Little light, bright starRoxana — Little star, bright oneSaabira — Patient, enduring womanSabina — Sabine womanSabira — PatientSabohat — Beauty, radianceSaida — Happy, fortunate, blessedSalima — Safe, sound, healthySanober — Pine treeSaule — Ray of light, sunbeamSevara — Usually explained as beloved, cherished oneShagofa — Blossom, budShahlo — Woman with dark blue-grey eyesShahnoza — Pride of the king, royal charmShahzoda — Princess, daughter of a kingSharifa — Noble, honourableShirin — Sweet, pleasant, charmingSitora — StarSobira — Patient, steadfast womanSofia — WisdomSoudabeh — Name of a queen in the ShahnamehTahmina — Often explained as strong, valiantUmay — Name of the old Turkic mother goddessUmida — HopeVafa — Faithfulness, loyaltyYelena — Torch, bright lightYildiz — StarZakira — One who remembers GodZarifa — Elegant, graceful, charmingZarina — GoldenZarinah — GoldenZhanar — Gleam of the eyes; bright eyesZiba — BeautifulZiyoda — Abundant, more, increaseZohira — Radiant, evident, shiningZukhra — Venus; brightness, radianceZulaikha — Traditional name; meaning uncertainZulaykha — Traditional name; often explained as fair, brilliantZulfiya — One with beautiful locks of hairZulikha — Zulaykha, wife of al-Aziz