Kebir means “big, great, mighty”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Kebir is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Kebir mean?
چوڭ، ئۇلۇغ، زورLiteral meaning
Kebir (كەبىر) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “big, great, mighty” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Strength and courage
Kebir in Uyghur
What does Kebir mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written كەبىر, Kebir (ULY transliteration), Kéwir, كېۋىر, Kibir and كىبىر. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “big, great, mighty” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Kebir come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Kebir a Uyghur name?
Yes. Kebir is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Kebir across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | كەبىرArabic script KéwirLatin, variant كېۋىرArabic script, variant KibirLatin, variant كىبىرArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “big, great, mighty” | 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 Kebir
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| كەبىر[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Kebir[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Kéwir[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| كېۋىر[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Kibir[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| كىبىر[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Kebir
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Kebir
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 Kebir rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- EsidinBoy“lion-like hero of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- JubeyriBoy“mighty, powerful, great”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- “Erdeni with the epithet 'hero'”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- TemkinBoy“firm, strong, capable, self-possessed”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- PersanBoy“horseman, brave”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- BegarslanBoy“a man brave as a lion”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- HeyderqulBoy“brave young man”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- ShewketBoy“majesty, great, strong”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
Common questions about Kebir
What does the name Kebir mean?
Kebir means “big, great, mighty”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Kebir a girl's or a boy's name?
Kebir is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Kebir come from?
Kebir is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Kebir?
Kebir 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 Kebir spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: كەبىر (Arabic script), Kéwir (Latin), كېۋىر (Arabic script), Kibir (Latin), كىبىر (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Kebir have?
Kebir 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: چوڭ، ئۇلۇغ، زور; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+6 more)
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