Kazim means “one who swallows his anger”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- Kazim is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish, Uyghur and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Kazim mean?
ئاچچىقىنى يۇتقۇچىLiteral meaning
Kazim (كازىم) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “one who swallows his anger” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Kazim in Turkish, Uyghur and Azerbaijani
What does Kazim mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Kâzım. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “one who swallows his anger” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Kazim mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written كازىم, Kazim (ULY transliteration), Kezim and كەزىم. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “one who swallows his anger” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
What does Kazim mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Kazım. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “one who swallows his anger” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Kazim come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Kazim?
Kazim is used as a given name in Turkish, Uyghur and Azerbaijani. 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.
Kazim across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | KâzımLatin | Boy | same as above: “one who swallows his anger” | Editorial |
| Uyghur | كازىمArabic script KezimLatin, variant كەزىمArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “one who swallows his anger” | Documented[1] |
| Azerbaijani | KazımLatin | Boy | same as above: “one who swallows his anger” | 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 Kazim
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 Kazim
Sibling names for Kazim
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 Kazim rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ÖzcanBoy“sincere soul”same language (turkish)
- TekcanBoy“unique soul”same language (turkish)
- AlıncakGirl“sensitive and proud”same language (turkish)
- BilgekanBoy“of wise descent”same language (turkish)
- InayetBoy“care, favour, protection”same language (turkish, uyghur, azerbaijani)
- NoruzxanGirl“the name Newruz with the epithet Xan”same language (uyghur)
- EnmutluBoy“very happy”same language (turkish)
- GülbittiUnisex“the rose is finished”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Kazim
What does the name Kazim mean?
Kazim means “one who swallows his anger”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
Is Kazim a girl's or a boy's name?
Kazim is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: boys; Uyghur: boys; Azerbaijani: boys.
Where does Kazim come from?
Kazim is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Kazim?
Kazim is recorded for Turkish, Uyghur and 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 is Kazim spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Kâzım (Latin), كازىم (Arabic script), Kezim (Latin), كەزىم (Arabic script), Kazım (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Kazim have?
Kazim 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.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: ئاچچىقىنى يۇتقۇچى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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