Ashir means “tenth son”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and Kazakh.
- Ashir is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur and Kazakh.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Ashir mean?
ئونىنچى ئوغۇلLiteral meaning
Ashir (ئاشىر) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “tenth son” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Ashir in Uyghur and Kazakh
What does Ashir mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئاشىر, Ashir (ULY transliteration), Hashir and ھاشىر. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “tenth son” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
What does Ashir mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Әшір. No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “tenth son” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[2]
Where does the name Ashir come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Ashir?
Ashir is used as a given name in Uyghur and Kazakh. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Ashir across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئاشىرArabic script HashirLatin, variant ھاشىرArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “tenth son” | Documented[1] |
| Kazakh | ӘшірCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “tenth son” | Documented[2] |
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 Ashir
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashir[2] | Latin spelling | Latin | Romanization (KazPER English romanization) |
| Ашир[2] | Russian-language spelling | Cyrillic | Variant |
| ئاشىر[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Ashir[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Hashir[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ھاشىر[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Әшір[2] | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Ashir
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 Ashir rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GülisenemGirl“beautiful girl, the most beautiful of beauties”same language (uyghur)
- EzidinBoy“dear person of the faith, honoured person of the faith”same language (uyghur)
- ShehribanuGirl“famous lady”same language (uyghur)
- BeibitgulGirl“flower of peace”same language (kazakh)
- BeynixanGirl“proof, fact, basis”same language (uyghur)
- ZeinepGirl“fragrant flowering tree”same language (kazakh)
- ZhannazarBoy“soul + attention (mental focus)”same language (kazakh)
- ZhaugerBoy“warrior”same language (kazakh)
Common questions about Ashir
What does the name Ashir mean?
Ashir means “tenth son”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and Kazakh.
Is Ashir a girl's or a boy's name?
Ashir is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Uyghur: boys; Kazakh: boys.
Where does Ashir come from?
Ashir is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Ashir?
Ashir is recorded for Uyghur and Kazakh. 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 Ashir spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Ашир (Cyrillic), ئاشىر (Arabic script), Hashir (Latin), ھاشىر (Arabic script), Әшір (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Ashir have?
Ashir has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 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: ئونىنچى ئوغۇل; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed as a kazakh given name (masculine) in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Ashir recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Ашир recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Әшір (kazakh) recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list
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