Aba means “father, dad, my father”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish.
- Aba is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 3 letters.
What does Aba mean?
دادا، ئاتا، ئاتام (بۇ ئىسىمدا ئاتا ئۇلۇغلانغان)Literal meaning
Aba (ئابا) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “father, dad, my father” and gives its origin as Turkic.[1]
the name honours the father
Aba in Turkish and Uyghur
What does Aba mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Aba. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “father, dad, my father” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Aba mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئابا, Aba (ULY transliteration), Abek, ئابەك, Abaq, ئاباق, Abam, ئابام, ئابىخان and Abixan. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “father, dad, my father” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Aba come from?
Turkic, native word. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Turkic.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Aba?
Aba is used as a given name in Turkish and Uyghur. Its origin is Turkic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Aba across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | AbaLatin | Girl | same as above: “father, dad, my father” | Editorial |
| Uyghur | ئاباArabic script AbekLatin, variant ئابەكArabic script, variant AbaqLatin, variant ئاباقArabic script, variant AbamLatin, variant ئابامArabic script, variant ئابىخانArabic script, variant AbixanLatin, variant | Boy | same as above: “father, dad, my father” | 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 Aba
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.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aba | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| ئابا[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Aba[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Abek[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ئابەك[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Abaq[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ئاباق[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Abam[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ئابام[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| ئابىخان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Abixan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
Sibling names for Aba
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Aba rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- PeriveşGirl“fairy-like”same language (turkish)
- “Dölet with the epithet Muhammad”same language (uyghur)
- KeteUnisex“wedding gift”same language (turkish)
- PekakUnisex“very white, very pure”same language (turkish)
- GusulBoy“to attain one's goal”same language (uyghur)
- ErtuğBoy“hero's standard”same language (turkish)
- SeniyeGirl“bright, shining”same language (uyghur)
- TümerBoy“complete, brave man”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Aba
What does the name Aba mean?
Aba means “father, dad, my father”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish.
Is Aba a girl's or a boy's name?
Aba is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: girls; Uyghur: boys.
Where does Aba come from?
Aba is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Aba?
Aba is recorded for Turkish and 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 is Aba spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Aba (Latin), ئابا (Arabic script), Abek (Latin), ئابەك (Arabic script), Abaq (Latin), ئاباق (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Aba have?
Aba has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 3 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: دادا، ئاتا، ئاتام (بۇ ئىسىمدا ئاتا ئۇلۇغلانغان); entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Turkic (+10 more)
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