A person’s name often says much about them. In some cultures, a name represents whoever one was named after, while in others, kids are named after seasons, weather, events, animals, and local sites, among others. Similar to other countries, there are numerous Kazakh names given to children in Kazakhstan when they are young.

In Kazakhstan, children were traditionally named by their grandfather or another highly regarded person in society. There was a widespread belief that a kid often grows up to be as good as whoever named them. In modern-day parents take it upon themselves to name a baby. Kazakh names are divided into masculine, feminine, and unisex variations.

Common Kazakh names and meanings

Contrary to popular belief, Kazakh names pronunciation is not complex since most of them are simple Arabic and Persian names. Here is a look at some of the typical Kazakh names.

Gender neutral Kazakh names

Here are some unisex Kazakh names.

1. Ainar

When given to a boy, the name means ‘male moon’. When assigned to a girl, it means ‘pomegranate moon.’

2. Aizat

The name is solely male in Tatarstan and exclusively female in Kyrgyzstan. It means a child or offspring.

3. Aset

The name Aset is derived from the Arabic language and means lion.

4. Bekzat

Bezkat stands for master or chieftain. The name is derived from the Turkish language. It is also a variant of the name Behzad.

5. Didar

Didar means vision or sight. In Persian, it stands for visit or encounter.

6. Dildar

Dildar means ‘a person who holds a heart.’ It is a combination of the Persian noun ‘dil’ that means heart and the suffix ‘dar’ which means to possess.

7. Dilnur

Dilnur means’ heart of light’. As a solely male name, it can be considered a variant of the name Gunduz.

8. Lashyn

The name means peregrine falcon in the Kazakhstan culture.

9. Lyazzat

Lyazzat means happiness. It is derived from the Arabic phrase for beautiful, pleasant, or sweet.

10. Rakhat

It is the Kyrgyz and Kazakh variant of the common name, Rahat.

11. Sagadat

The name means happiness and is derived from the Persian language.

12. Salamat

Salamat means safety or good health.

13. Tumar

Derived from the Kazakh noun, tumar, the name means amulet.

14. Turar

This name was often given to a child who was not expected to live long after birth. It means alive, lively, survive, or ‘will live.’

15. Ulzhalgas

This is the combination of the Kazakh words for son and prolongation.

16. Umitzhan

Umit means hope in Kazakh, while Zhan means essence or soul.

17. Zhanat

The name Zhanat comes from the Arabic name Jannat which means heaven, garden, or paradise.

18. Zubaira

It is the unisex variant of the name Zubair.

Kazakh names male

In Kazakhstan, men are regarded as defenders, and male children are thus named after poets, noble people, and war figures. Male Kazakh names often reflected the nomadic lifestyle of traditional Kazakhs.

Here is a look at some of the most common Kazakh names given to boys.

1. Abruy

Abruy comes from the combination of the words standing, prestige, honor, and reputation. The name means ‘the face of honor.’

2. Abubakir

Abubakir means ‘father of.’

3. Ainar

Ainar is derived from the Kazakh word ‘ay’ meaning moon, and the Persian word ‘nar’ meaning male. Ainar, therefore, means the male moon.

4. Aisultan

Aisultan means the sultan king.

5. Aitmukhambet

Aitmukhambet comes from ‘ayt,’ meaning feast, festival, or holiday and the popular name Mukhambet.

6. Amirbek

Combination of Arabic أَمِير (ʾamīr) meaning “prince, commander” and the Turkish military title beg meaning “chieftain, master”.

7. Amirkhan

Amirkhan is derived from the Arabic (ʾamīr) meaning commander or prince, combined with the Turkic title khan meaning leader or ruler.

8. Anarbek

Derived from Kazakh (anar), meaning “pomegranate” combined with the Turkish military title beg meaning “chieftain, master.”

9. Atabek

Atabek means ‘father chieftain’, or ‘father master.’

10. Aubakir

Abubakir is one of the common Kazakh names with an Arabic background. It means ‘father of a quick learner.’

11. Aydar

Aydar refers to the topknot or forelock hairstyle that was common with Turkic warriors.

12. Beibut

Beibut means peace or peaceful.

13. Bekarys

Bekarys is derived from the Turkish title meaning master and the Kazakh word for support or foundation.

14. Beket

Beket means port or station in Kazakhstan.

15. Beksultan

Beksultan means king sultan.

16. Daniyar

Daniyar comes from the word ‘dana’ which means learned, educated or wise, and ‘yar’ meaning companion or friend.

17. Darkhan

Darkhan refers to the ancient Turkic-Mongolic era and in particular to those who were exempt from taxes.

18. Dastan

Dastan is of Persian descent and means legend, or story.

19. Ershat

Ershat could mean guidance if it is of Arabic descent, husband if it is of Kazakh descent.

20. Ertugan

Ertugan is a combination of the word ‘er’ meaning husband, hero, or man and the word ‘tugan’ meaning native or born.

21. Erzhan

Erzhan is the combination of ‘er’ meaning man, male, courageous, or brave, and ‘zhan’ meaning essence or soul.

22. Imanbek

The name means master of faith and is a combination of Arabic and Turkish words.

23. Imangali

This is a combination of the name Ali and the word faith.

24. Intizar

Intizar means anticipation in Arabic.

25. Kudaybergen

Kudaybergen means God gave.

26. Kunduz

Kunduz means otter or beaver. It could also be a variant of the Turkish Gunduz.

27. Kurban

Kurban means ‘goft to God’ or ‘sacrifice to God.’ Its in reference to the Islam practice of offering animal sacrifices.

28. Kurmanbek

This is a combination of the word sacrifice and the Turkish ‘master’ or ‘chieftain.’

29. Kurmangazy

Kurmangazy means’ gift or sacrifice to God’ combined with the word hero, warrior, or champion. One of the most famous bearers of the name was Kurmangazy Sagyrbaev, a well-known Kazakh composer and instrumentalist.

30. Kydyr

This is the Kazakh variant of the famous Islamic name Qadir.

31. Kylyshbek

Kylyshbek is a combination of the words sword or saber, and master or chieftain.

32. Mavlan

Mavlan is derived from the Islamic word ‘mawlana’ which is commonly used to refer to ‘Our Lord’.

33. Mazhit

Mazhit is the Kazakhstan variant of Majid.

34. Medet

Medet means help or support in Kazakh.

35. Nadirbek

Nadirbek is a combination of the popular Nadir with the title ‘bek’ which means master.

36. Nariman

Nariman comes from ‘Nairemanah’ which translates to ‘heroic or manly mind.’

37. Nasirbek

Nasirbek is a combination of the popular Nasir with the Turkish military title of ‘chieftain or master.’

38. Rustem

This is the Kazakh version of the name Rostam.

39. Rysbek

Rysbek comes from the Kazakh word for ‘fortune or happiness’ combined with the title ‘bek’ which means master.

40. Sabirzhan

Sabirzhan is a combination of the popular Persian name Sabir, and ‘zhan’ which means life, being, or soul.

41. Taimaz

Taimaz is the Kazakh variant of the name Taymaz which means firm or established.

42. Talgatbek

Talgatbek is a combination of the name Talgat and the title of the master.

43. Tanatar

Tanatar is given to a person born before dawn. It means daybreak.

44. Toktar

Toktar means ‘to stay.’ The name was given to newborn babies in households where young kids often died.

45. Tolegen

Tolegen means paid and was often given to sons born to a household in which another son had died.

46. Tolkyn

Tolkyn means wave.

47.Yerbol

The name means ‘one who is brave and courageous.’

48. Yerik

Yerik means free will, liberty, or freedom.

49. Zhambyl

Zhambyl means ‘beautiful soul’ or ‘free soul.’

50. Zhangirkhan

Zhangirkhan means leader or ruler in Turkic.

Female Kazakh names

Kazakhs often pick tender, beautiful, and easy names for girls. Here is a look at 50 common names for girls in the country.

1. Ainar

When given to girls, Ainar means ‘pomegranate moon.’

2. Ainara

Ainara is a variant of the more common Ainar, meaning ‘pomegranate moon.’

3. Ainash

Ainash is Persian for a mirror.

4. Dilnaz

Dilnaz comes from the Persian word for ‘heart’ combined with ‘naz’ meaning delight or luxury.

5. Dilnaza

This is the Kazakh variant of Dilnaz, which translates to a sweetheart or beloved.

6. Dilnur

Dilnur comes from the Persian word for ‘heart’ and the Arabic noun ‘nur’ for light.

7. Gulhumar

Gulhumar is a combination of the Persian words for ‘rose,’ or ‘flower’ and ‘intoxicating.’

8. Gulmira

Gulmira is a combination of ‘gul’ for flower, and ‘amira’ for a princess.

9. Gulshara

Gulshara is a combination of ‘gul’ for flower, and ‘sarah’ for pure, excellent, or fine.

10. Kamshat

Kamshat is Kazakh for ‘wish, desire, or dream, combined with ‘happiness, rejoicing, or joy.’

11. Karakoz

Karakoz is Kazakh for ‘black eye.’

12. Karlygash

It loosely translates to ‘swallow a bird.’

13. Rakhat

It is the Kazakhstan variant of Rahat, which translates to rest or comfort.

14. Raushan

Raushan is the Kazakh version of Roxana, which translates to ‘dawn’ or ‘bright.’

15. Raushangul

Raushangul is a combination of Raushan (meaning bright or dawn) and ‘gul’ which translates to flower.

16. Sabira

Sabira is Arabic for steadfast or patient.

17. Sagadat

Sagadat is Persian for happiness.

18. Salamat

Salamat translates to ‘safety’ or ‘good health’ in Persian.

19. Shyrailym

Shyrailym is Kazakh for ‘appear glamorous.’

20. Shyryn

Shyryn is the Kazakh version of Shirin, which is Persian for ‘sweet.’

21. Sulushash

Suluhash translates to ‘beautiful braids’ or ‘beautiful hair.’

22. Symbat

Symbat is Kazakh for slenderness.

23. Szandrash

Szandrash is closely associated with the famous name Alexander.

24. Tumar

Tumar is Kazakh for an amulet.

25. Turar

Turar translates to ‘will live.’ It was given to children who were not expected to live long after being born.

26. Ulbobek

Ulbobek is Kazakh for ‘baby boy’. It was given to girls when her parents were expecting a boy but instead got a girl.

27. Ulbolsin

Ulbolsin translates to ‘let there be a son.’ Despite this, it is still a female name.

28. Ulmeken

Like Ulbobek, Ulmeken is closely associated with families that were expecting baby boys but got girls instead.

29. Zhanat

Zhanat is Arabic for heaven, garden, or paradise.

30. Zhanerke

Zhanerke translates to ‘spoilt soul.’

31. Zhaniya

Zhaniya is Persian for the soul.

32. Zhannur

Zhannur is a combination of ‘jan,’ which is Persian for ‘life, being, or soul’ and ‘nur’ which is Arabic for light.

33. Zhansaya

Zhansaya is a combination of the Kazakh words for comfort and soul.

34. Zhansulu

Zhansulu translates to a beautiful soul.

35. Zulfiya

Zulfiya is Persian for ‘tress’ or ‘curl.’

36. Zulhumar

This name translates to ‘having an ability to intoxicate or charm.’

37. Lyazzat

Lyazzat is Arabic for beautiful, pleasant, or sweet.

38. Mahigul

Mahigul comes from ‘mahi’ for lunar and ‘gul’ for flower.

39. Makhabbat

Makhabbat is Kazakh for love or affection.

40. Makpal

Makpal is Persian for Velvet.

41. Gulzhan

Gulzan translates to flower soul.

42. Gulzhanat

This is a combination of ‘gul,’ which is Arabic for flower, and ‘janna,’ which translates to heaven, garden, or paradise.

43. Gulzura

Gulzura comes from the Kyrgyz word for flower and the Persian word for power, strength, or force.

44. Botagoz

Botagoz means ‘evil eye’ and was given to children by parents who believed such children had the characteristics of possessing the said eyes.

45. Byrganym

This is a combination of the Kazakh word for one and lady or queen.

46. Dalmira

Dalmira is the feminine version of Dalmir, which means thank you.

47. Damira

This is Persian for secret, heart, or mind.

48. Danagul

Danagul comes from ‘dana’ the Kazakh word for ‘instance’ and ‘gul’ the Persian word for flower.

49. Daneliya

Daneliya is a combination of the Persian word for knowing ‘dan,’ and Turkic’ el’ for the country.

50. Dariga

Dariga comes from a sad expression intended to convey pity.

Why do so many Kazakh have Russian names?

Kazakhstan is a part of central Asia, whose member states were part of the former Soviet Union. This explains why many Kazakhs have names with the suffixes’ ov’ and ‘ev’ which are quite common in Russia. However, some of the Kazakhstan nationals are gradually dropping these Russian suffixes in favor of the local ‘kyzy’ and ‘uulu’ suffixes.

The Kazakh names mentioned above are some of the most common across the landlocked Central Asian nation. While the baby naming traditions are gradually changing, the names remain pretty much the same as they were years ago. Which name did you find most alluring?

Source: Legit.ng

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