Gurbannazar means “favour of the Sacrifice feast”. It probably comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkmen.
- Gurbannazar is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkmen.
- 4 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 11 letters.
What does Gurbannazar mean?
Literally: gurban 'sacrifice' + nazar 'glance'
Literal meaning
Gurbannazar is a boy's name used in Turkmen. It means “favour of the Sacrifice feast”, from gurban 'sacrifice' + nazar 'glance'. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Gurbannazar in Turkmen
What does Gurbannazar mean in Turkmen?
In Turkmen the name is written Gurbannazar. No separate Turkmen gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “favour of the Sacrifice feast” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Gurbannazar come from?
Arabic, compound. From gurban 'sacrifice' + nazar 'glance'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Gurbannazar a Turkmen name?
Yes. Gurbannazar is used as a given name in Turkmen. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Gurbannazar across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkmen | GurbannazarLatin | Boy | same as above: “favour of the Sacrifice feast” | Editorial |
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 Gurbannazar
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurbannazar | Turkmen | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Gurbannazar
Names recorded for the same language (Turkmen) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Gurbannazar rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AýnaGirl“mirror”same language (turkmen)
- BagtyýarBoy“fortunate, lucky”same language (turkmen)
- AllagulyBoy“servant of God”same language (turkmen)
- RustemBoy“great hero”same language (turkmen)
- SaparmyratBoy“wish of Safar”same language (turkmen)
- OgulsoltanGirl“sultana child”same language (turkmen)
- ZeynepGirl“fragrant flowering tree”same language (turkmen)
- BatyrBoy“hero, brave warrior”same language (turkmen)
Common questions about Gurbannazar
What does the name Gurbannazar mean?
Gurbannazar means “favour of the Sacrifice feast”. It probably comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkmen.
Is Gurbannazar a girl's or a boy's name?
Gurbannazar is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Gurbannazar come from?
Gurbannazar is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Gurbannazar?
Gurbannazar is recorded for Turkmen. 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 Gurbannazar have?
Gurbannazar has 4 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 11 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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