Əsgər means “soldier”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is documented as a boy's name in Azerbaijani.
- Əsgər is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Əsgər mean?
Literally: Arabic ʿaskar
Literal meaning
Əsgər is a boy's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Azerbaijani. Wiktionary gives no etymology for it, so its meaning is left open here.[1]
Əsgər in Azerbaijani
What does Əsgər mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Əsgər. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “soldier” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Əsgər come from?
Arabic, compound. From Arabic ʿaskar.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Əsgər a Azerbaijani name?
Yes. Əsgər is documented as a given name in Azerbaijani. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Əsgər across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijani | ƏsgərLatin | Boy | same as above: “soldier” | 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 Əsgər
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Əsgər[1] | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Əsgər
Names recorded for the same language (Azerbaijani) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Əsgər rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- CabirBoy“bonesetter, orthopedist”same language (azerbaijani)
- SahilBoy“shore, coast”same language (azerbaijani)
- NəcməddinBoy“star of the faith”same language (azerbaijani)
- MensureGirl“one who receives help; victor”same language (azerbaijani)
- CeyhunBoy“the Amu Darya (Oxus) river”same language (azerbaijani)
- TahirəGirl“pure, chaste”same language (azerbaijani)
- ElgünBoy“sun of the people”same language (azerbaijani)
- ElnurBoy“light of the people”same language (azerbaijani)
Common questions about Əsgər
What does the name Əsgər mean?
Əsgər means “soldier”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is documented as a boy's name in Azerbaijani.
Is Əsgər a girl's or a boy's name?
Əsgər is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Əsgər come from?
Əsgər is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Əsgər?
Əsgər is recorded for 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 Əsgər have?
Əsgər 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 “Əsgər”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 82479856. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: 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
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