Ghapir means “one who forgives”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Ghapir is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Ghapir mean?
ئەپۇ قىلغۇچىLiteral meaning
Ghapir (غاپىر) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “one who forgives” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Ghapir in Uyghur
What does Ghapir mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written غاپىر, Ghapir (ULY transliteration), Ghapur and غاپۇر. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “one who forgives” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Ghapir come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Ghapir a Uyghur name?
Yes. Ghapir is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Ghapir across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | غاپىرArabic script GhapurLatin, variant غاپۇرArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “one who forgives” | 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 Ghapir
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.
Names related to Ghapir
Variants and linked names
- GhapurBoy“one who forgives”
Sibling names for Ghapir
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 Ghapir rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- HekimnisaGirl“the wise one among women”same language (uyghur)
- “name of a tribe”same language (uyghur)
- EbulmukerremBoy“father of Mukerrem”same language (uyghur)
- ExterqizGirl“girl like a star”same language (uyghur)
- ZulxumarGirl“longed-for, desired; accompanied by longing”same language (uyghur)
- JannisarGirl“one who sacrifices his life”same language (uyghur)
- RamiqBoy“watcher; poor”same language (uyghur)
- RehmitullaBoy“mercy of God”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Ghapir
What does the name Ghapir mean?
Ghapir means “one who forgives”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Ghapir a girl's or a boy's name?
Ghapir is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Ghapir come from?
Ghapir is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Ghapir?
Ghapir 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 Ghapir spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: غاپىر (Arabic script), Ghapur (Latin), غاپۇر (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Ghapir have?
Ghapir has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 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: ئەپۇ قىلغۇچى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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