Baghdad means “the capital of Iraq”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Baghdad is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Baghdad mean?
ئىراقنىڭ پايتەختىLiteral meaning
Baghdad (باغداد) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “the capital of Iraq” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Baghdad in Uyghur
What does Baghdad mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written باغداد, Baghdad (ULY transliteration), Baghdat and باغدات. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “the capital of Iraq” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Baghdad come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Baghdad a Uyghur name?
Yes. Baghdad is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Baghdad across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | باغدادArabic script BaghdatLatin, variant باغداتArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “the capital of Iraq” | 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 Baghdad
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.
Sibling names for Baghdad
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 Baghdad rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- Erbi'eGirl“spring”same language (uyghur)
- AbdukérimBoy“servant of the Generous”same language (uyghur)
- RuxsiBoy“beautiful”same language (uyghur)
- “Dölet with the epithet Muhammad”same language (uyghur)
- NeqipeGirl“intellect”same language (uyghur)
- “Ötünch with the epithet 'iron'”same language (uyghur)
- IlaxunBoy“Ali with the suffix Akhun”same language (uyghur)
- MirzamanBoy“son of Zaman”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Baghdad
What does the name Baghdad mean?
Baghdad means “the capital of Iraq”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Baghdad a girl's or a boy's name?
Baghdad is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Baghdad come from?
Baghdad is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Baghdad?
Baghdad 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 Baghdad spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: باغداد (Arabic script), Baghdat (Latin), باغدات (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Baghdad have?
Baghdad has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 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: ئىراقنىڭ پايتەختى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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