Askar means “army, soldiers”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Kazakh and also used in Tatar and Bashkir.
- Askar is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh, Tatar and Bashkir.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Askar mean?
Literal meaning
Askar (Асқар) is a Kazakh boy's name recorded both on Wiktionary and in the KazPER name list. Its meaning has not been established from the sources yet.[1]
Askar in Kazakh, Tatar and Bashkir
What does Askar mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Асқар, Asqar (Wiktionary romanization) and Askar (common romanization). Here it is glossed as “lofty, towering”. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1,2]
What does Askar mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Askar (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “army, soldiers” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Askar mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Askar (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “army, soldiers” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Askar come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Askar?
Askar is used as a given name in Kazakh, Tatar and Bashkir. 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.
Askar across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | АсқарCyrillic | Boy | “lofty, towering” | Documented[1,2] |
| Tatar | AskarLatin, romanized | Boy | same as above: “army, soldiers” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | AskarLatin, romanized | Boy | same as above: “army, soldiers” | Editorial |
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 Askar
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Асқар[1,2] | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Askar[2] | Latin spelling | Latin | Romanization (KazPER English romanization) |
| Аскар[2] | Russian-language spelling | Cyrillic | Variant |
| Askar[2] | Latin spelling | Latin | Variant |
| Asqar[1] | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (Wiktionary romanization) |
| Askar | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Askar | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Askar | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Sibling names for Askar
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 Askar rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MargaritaGirl“pearl”same language (kazakh)
- BibikhanymGirl“noble lady”same language (kazakh)
- ShyryngulGirl“sweet flower”same language (kazakh)
- RakhiyaGirl“rest”same language (kazakh)
- İshakBoy“Isaac (name of the patriarch and prophet)”same language (kazakh)
- ZahirBoy“apparent, evident”same language (bashkir)
- NauryzbaiBoy“rich one born at Nauryz”same language (kazakh)
- ZhandosBoy“soul + friend”same language (kazakh)
Common questions about Askar
What does the name Askar mean?
Askar means “army, soldiers”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Kazakh and also used in Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Askar a girl's or a boy's name?
Askar is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Kazakh: boys; Tatar: boys; Bashkir: boys.
Where does Askar come from?
Askar is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Askar?
Askar is recorded for Kazakh, Tatar and Bashkir. 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 Askar spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Асқар (Cyrillic), Аскар (Cyrillic), Askar (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Askar have?
Askar 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.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Асқар”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 76627088. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as Kazakh given names, Kazakh male given names; listed as a Kazakh given name; Kazakh given-name entry Асқар; romanization Asqar
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed in KazPER; KazPER lists Асқар; spelling Askar recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Аскар recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list (+1 more)
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