Abid means “worshipper, devotee”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Abid is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Abid mean?
ئىبادەت قىلغۇچى، چوقۇنغۇچىLiteral meaning
Abid (ئابىد) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “worshipper, devotee” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Abid in Uyghur
What does Abid mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئابىد, Abid (ULY transliteration), Ghabit, غابىت, Habit, ھابىت, Hawit, Awush, Hawut, ھاۋۇت, Awut, ئاۋۇت, ھاۋىت and ئاۋۇش. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “worshipper, devotee” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Abid come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Abid a Uyghur name?
Yes. Abid is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Abid across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئابىدArabic script GhabitLatin, variant غابىتArabic script, variant HabitLatin, variant ھابىتArabic script, variant HawitLatin, variant AwushLatin, variant HawutLatin, variant ھاۋۇتArabic script, variant AwutLatin, variant ئاۋۇتArabic script, variant ھاۋىتArabic script, variant ئاۋۇشArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “worshipper, devotee” | 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 Abid
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ئابىد[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Abid[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Ghabit[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| غابىت[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Habit[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ھابىت[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Hawit[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| Awush[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| Hawut[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ھاۋۇت[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Awut[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ئاۋۇت[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| ھاۋىت[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| ئاۋۇش[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Abid
Sibling names for Abid
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 Abid rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- EsmineGirl“very precious, highly valued”same language (uyghur)
- ZerxanGirl“Zer (gold) with the epithet khan”same language (uyghur)
- MéhrijanGirl“festival, gathering, joyful get-together; sun; heart; kindness”same language (uyghur)
- Se'dxanGirl“fortunate woman”same language (uyghur)
- HadilBoy“defender of justice”same language (uyghur)
- SheriBoy“new moon; famous; city-dweller”same language (uyghur)
- EbultajiBoy“father of Taji”same language (uyghur)
- MexdumeGirl“master, lord, one who is served”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Abid
What does the name Abid mean?
Abid means “worshipper, devotee”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Abid a girl's or a boy's name?
Abid is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Abid come from?
Abid is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Abid?
Abid 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 Abid spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: ئابىد (Arabic script), Ghabit (Latin), غابىت (Arabic script), Habit (Latin), ھابىت (Arabic script), Hawit (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Abid have?
Abid has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 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: ئىبادەت قىلغۇچى، چوقۇنغۇچى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+14 more)
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