Cabir means “bonesetter, orthopedist”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Azerbaijani and also used in Turkish.
- Cabir is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Cabir mean?
Literally: جَابِر ‘bonesetter, orthopedist’
Literal meaning
Cabir is a boy's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Azerbaijani. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic جَابِر (‘bonesetter, orthopedist’). That word means “bonesetter, orthopedist”.[1]
Cabir in Turkish and Azerbaijani
What does Cabir mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Cabir. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “bonesetter, orthopedist” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Cabir mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Cabir. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “bonesetter, orthopedist” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Cabir come from?
Arabic, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic جَابِر (‘bonesetter, orthopedist’).[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Cabir?
Cabir is used as a given name in Turkish and Azerbaijani. 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.
Cabir across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | CabirLatin | Boy | same as above: “bonesetter, orthopedist” | Editorial |
| Azerbaijani | CabirLatin | Boy | same as above: “bonesetter, orthopedist” | 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 Cabir
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabir[1] | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
| Cabir | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Cabir
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 Cabir rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AliBoy“high, exalted”same language (turkish, azerbaijani)
- NazımBoy“arranger; composer of verse”same language (turkish, azerbaijani)
- AydilekGirl“moon + A desire”same language (turkish)
- GençayBoy“young moon”same language (turkish)
- ReşatBoy“right guidance”same language (turkish, azerbaijani)
- SabirBoy“patient”same language (turkish, azerbaijani)
- RuslanBoy“lion”same language (azerbaijani)
- ŞahikaGirl“summit, peak”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Cabir
What does the name Cabir mean?
Cabir means “bonesetter, orthopedist”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Azerbaijani and also used in Turkish.
Is Cabir a girl's or a boy's name?
Cabir is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: boys; Azerbaijani: boys.
Where does Cabir come from?
Cabir is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Cabir?
Cabir is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani. 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 many syllables does Cabir have?
Cabir 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 “Cabir”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93608882. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology states: From Arabic جَابِر (jābir); classified as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; listed as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; headword of the Azerbaijani given-name entry
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “جابر”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 87261819. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Arabic جَابِر ‘bonesetter, orthopedist’
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