Käbir means “great”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uzbek and Bashkir and also used in Tatar.
- Käbir is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Käbir mean?
Literal meaning
Käbir (Кәбир) is a boy's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Bashkir. Wiktionary gives no etymology for it, so its meaning is left open here.[1]
Käbir in Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir
What does Käbir mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Kabir and Кабир (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion). Here it is glossed as “great, large”. It is recorded as a boy's name.[2,3]
What does Käbir mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Kabir (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “great” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Käbir mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Кәбир and Käbir (Wiktionary romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “great” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Käbir come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Käbir?
Käbir is used as a given name in Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir. 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.
Käbir across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uzbek | KabirLatin | Boy | “great, large” | Documented[2,3] |
| Tatar | KabirLatin, romanized | Boy | same as above: “great” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | КәбирCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “great” | 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 Käbir
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Кәбир[1] | Bashkir | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Kabir[2] | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Кабир | Uzbek | Cyrillic | Cyrillic transliteration (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion) |
| Kabir | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Käbir[1] | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (Wiktionary romanization) |
Sibling names for Käbir
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 Käbir rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- OralBoy“the Ural”same language (bashkir)
- EhsonBoy“kindness, benevolence”same language (uzbek)
- ZokirBoy“one who remembers God”same language (uzbek)
- MahvashGirl“moon-like, moon-faced”same language (uzbek)
- MäjitBoy“glorious”same language (tatar, bashkir)
- BadriddinBoy“full moon of the faith”same language (uzbek)
- MaftunaGirl“enchanted, charmed”same language (uzbek)
- ShahloGirl“dark blue-grey-eyed”same language (uzbek)
Common questions about Käbir
What does the name Käbir mean?
Käbir means “great”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uzbek and Bashkir and also used in Tatar.
Is Käbir a girl's or a boy's name?
Käbir is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Uzbek: boys; Tatar: boys; Bashkir: boys.
Where does Käbir come from?
Käbir is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Käbir?
Käbir is recorded for Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir. 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 Käbir spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Кәбир (Cyrillic), Kabir (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Käbir have?
Käbir 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 “Кәбир”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 82090360. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a male given name in the Bashkir section; listed as a male given name in the Bashkir section; headword of the Bashkir given-name entry; romanization Käbir shown in the headword line
- Wikipedia contributors. Kabir (ism) (uz.wikipedia.org). Wikimedia Foundation, revision 5497062. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: listed as a uzbek given name in Kabir (ism); title spelling Kabir in Kabir (ism)
- Wikidata contributors. Wikidata item Q28812631. Wikimedia Foundation. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC0 1.0.
Supports: Wikidata given-name item Q28812631
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