Abdushakir means “grateful, thankful person”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Abdushakir is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 4 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 10 letters.
What does Abdushakir mean?
رەھمەت ئېيتقۇچى كىشى، شۈكۈر قىلغۇچى ئادەمLiteral meaning
Abdushakir (ئابدۇشاكىر) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “grateful, thankful person” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Abdushakir in Uyghur
What does Abdushakir mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئابدۇشاكىر, Abdushakir (ULY transliteration), Shakir, شاكىر, Abdishakir and ئابدىشاكىر. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “grateful, thankful person” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Abdushakir come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Abdushakir a Uyghur name?
Yes. Abdushakir is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Abdushakir across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئابدۇشاكىرArabic script ShakirLatin, variant شاكىرArabic script, variant AbdishakirLatin, variant ئابدىشاكىرArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “grateful, thankful person” | 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 Abdushakir
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ئابدۇشاكىر[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Abdushakir[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Shakir[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| شاكىر[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Abdishakir[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ئابدىشاكىر[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Sibling names for Abdushakir
Names recorded for the same language (Uyghur) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Abdushakir rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- “to count, to examine”same language (uyghur)
- GülshinayGirl“the name Gülshen with the epithet Ay”same language (uyghur)
- ImmetBoy“nation, community; co-religionist”same language (uyghur)
- IxtiyarBoy“to choose, to select”same language (uyghur)
- ToxniyazBoy“the name Toxti with the suffix niyaz”same language (uyghur)
- UtuqBoy“victory, success”same language (uyghur)
- QayimullaBoy“one who stands ready for God's command”same language (uyghur)
- HedilBoy“justice; just, fair-minded”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Abdushakir
What does the name Abdushakir mean?
Abdushakir means “grateful, thankful person”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Abdushakir a girl's or a boy's name?
Abdushakir is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Abdushakir come from?
Abdushakir is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Abdushakir?
Abdushakir is recorded for 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 Abdushakir spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: ئابدۇشاكىر (Arabic script), Shakir (Latin), شاكىر (Arabic script), Abdishakir (Latin), ئابدىشاكىر (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Abdushakir have?
Abdushakir has 4 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 10 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: رەھمەت ئېيتقۇچى كىشى، شۈكۈر قىلغۇچى ئادەم; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+6 more)
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