Eqib means “successor”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Eqib is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Eqib mean?
ئىز باسارLiteral meaning
Eqib (ئەقىب) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “successor” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Eqib in Uyghur
What does Eqib mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئەقىب, Eqib (ULY transliteration), Héqip, ھېقىپ, Heqip, Hiqip, Eqip, ئەقىپ, ھەقىپ and ھىقىپ. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “successor” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Eqib come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Eqib a Uyghur name?
Yes. Eqib is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Eqib across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئەقىبArabic script HéqipLatin, variant ھېقىپArabic script, variant HeqipLatin, variant HiqipLatin, variant EqipLatin, variant ئەقىپArabic script, variant ھەقىپArabic script, variant ھىقىپArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “successor” | 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 Eqib
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ئەقىب[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Eqib[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Héqip[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ھېقىپ[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Heqip[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| Hiqip[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| Eqip[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ئەقىپ[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| ھەقىپ[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| ھىقىپ[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Eqib
Sibling names for Eqib
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 Eqib rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ZinemGirl“to adorn oneself; adorned, beautiful”same language (uyghur)
- ToypolatBoy“a steel-like son was born, a feast at home”same language (uyghur)
- “great goodness”same language (uyghur)
- RebbaniBoy“one who has a master, one who has a Lord”same language (uyghur)
- ZulpinarGirl“one who has a lamp, whose path is bright”same language (uyghur)
- ShewketxanGirl“majestic woman”same language (uyghur)
- MetxélilBoy“the name Xelil with the epithet Muhammad”same language (uyghur)
- “man strong as a bull”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Eqib
What does the name Eqib mean?
Eqib means “successor”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Eqib a girl's or a boy's name?
Eqib is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Eqib come from?
Eqib is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Eqib?
Eqib 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 Eqib spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: ئەقىب (Arabic script), Héqip (Latin), ھېقىپ (Arabic script), Heqip (Latin), Hiqip (Latin), Eqip (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Eqib have?
Eqib 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: ئىز باسار; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+10 more)
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