The modern multicultural world is characterized, among other things, by an unprecedented spread of various exotic and rare names. Therefore, there is a need for compiling lists of names of various traditional cultures. In this article, we selected the most, in our opinion, beautiful Kazakh names. Of course, a complete list of the names of this people is much more extensive, but our full listing is not included in our goals.
About Kazakh names
First of all, it must be said that for quite a long time, the inhabitants of Kazakhstan have experienced the strongest influence of Islamic, and therefore Arab culture. Since Islam is very strict about the choice of a name, then most of the traditional, original names, alas, are almost forgotten. Rare Kazakh names, originating from the pre-Islamic period, are not so common. Their place was taken by the Arab-Persian onomastics. Therefore, the most popular Kazakh names today are mostly Arabic and Persian, to some extent subjected to local influence in pronunciation.
List of Kazakh names
This list will be divided into thematic categories, not alphabetically. This is done by us for the convenience of choosing a name, based on semantic considerations. So let's get started.
Strength
Agzam. Translated as "omnipotent."
Yerden. Kazakh name meaning "dear hero".
Aydar. Strength is the quality with which the names of the boys are often associated. Kazakh modern traditions have preserved this ancient name, which literally means “a bun of hair” - a special men's hairstyle that symbolizes the courage, strength and power of its owner.
Aryngazy. Kazakh name, which translates as "strong warrior" or "brave fighter."
Ahan. Literally translated as "iron." But it does not mean metal, but indestructible power, which is symbolized by iron. The name is of Iranian origin.
Barlas. “Bogatyr”, “brave man” is the literal meaning of this word of Mongolian origin.
Buttal. He is not talking about strength, but rather about aggression, hot temper and the fighting spirit of man. Its roots are Iranian.
Beren. The same symbolism as in the name with the meaning "iron". However, the literal translation of this option is "better steel."
Berik. Translated as "strong."
Hockey. This is a Turkic dialect, which means both a strong man and a hero.
Erasyl. Like the name "Erden", means dear hero. But, unlike him, not just expensive, but "the most expensive hero".
Power
Amir. The name Amir is a vivid example of powerful names. Actually, this word in itself means a ruler in Arabia. Therefore, the name Amir is translated as “master” or “sovereign”.
Wali. Like the previous one, literally means "ruler."
Akshora. This name means “master”, “master” - a person who not only owns, but also actively disposes.
Atabay. Not quite related to power, denoting, rather, the nobility of origin, fame, prosperity. In short, it can be compared with an aristocrat.
Ayan. Like the previous one, this name has little direct relation to power, but symbolizes one of its attributes, in honor of which the names of boys are also given. Kazakh modern traditions are ordered to translate this name as “widely known”, “glorified”.
Beyambet. This is an adverb of Turkic origin, and it means “prince”, “ruler”.
Bekzat. This name, if translated literally, will mean "a descendant of an aristocrat."
Wealth
Altynbek. Modern beautiful Kazakh names often correlate with the concepts of wealth and welfare. This name is one such. Its direct meaning is the golden rich man.
Ghani. The Arabic word for rich and prosperous person.
Health
Haman. This name means “sound” or “unscathed”.
Yesen. "Safe", "healthy."
Jacquia. When they wish a child a long life, they give him that very name, because it means "long-liver."
Heavenly bodies
Anwar. One of the solar names, very popular in the East. Translated as "ray of sunshine." Arabian origin.
Idos. A compound name, the first root of which “ay” means the moon, and the second is a friend. The result is either a "moon friend" or a "friend of the moon."
Aytugan. This is another “moon” name that was given to that child who had the honor of being born on a new moon.
Aldair. This name is a modified name for the star Altair.
Religion
Danial. It means the gift of God. Has Hebrew roots.
Kashiman. Like many other beautiful Kazakh names, this name is associated with religion. It is translated as “having pure faith” and comes from the Arabic language.
Arcat. This word is a name, designation of a person chosen by the Almighty.
Zharylkasyn. Literally, this adverb is translated as follows: "God deigned."
Animals
Arystan. “Lion” - this is the translation of this Kazakh name. Since this animal is a symbol of courage, it can also be considered as belonging to the category of names associated with power.
Sean. This word means "wolf." The name is of Mongolian origin.
