Kebire means “big, great, mighty”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish.
- Kebire is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Kebire mean?
چوڭ، ئۇلۇغ، زورLiteral meaning
Kebire (كەبىرە) is a Uyghur girl'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
Kebire in Turkish and Uyghur
What does Kebire mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Kebire. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “big, great, mighty” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
What does Kebire mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written كەبىرە, Kebire (ULY transliteration), Kebirixan and كەبىرىخان. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “big, great, mighty” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Kebire come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Kebire?
Kebire is used as a given name in Turkish and Uyghur. 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.
Kebire across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | KebireLatin | Unisex | same as above: “big, great, mighty” | Editorial |
| Uyghur | كەبىرەArabic script KebirixanLatin, variant كەبىرىخانArabic script, variant | Girl | 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 Kebire
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 Kebire
Variants and linked names
- KebirBoy“big, great, mighty”
Sibling names for Kebire
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 Kebire rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SerdengeçtiBoy“self-sacrificing warrior”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- QehrimanBoy“brave, courageous, bold”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- AkgüçBoy“pure strength”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- DemirtürkBoy“iron-strong Turk”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- TokyürekBoy“brave, stout-hearted”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- YiğitcanBoy“brave soul”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- DoğanalpBoy“falcon hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- YiğitelBoy“brave people”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
Common questions about Kebire
What does the name Kebire mean?
Kebire means “big, great, mighty”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish.
Is Kebire a girl's or a boy's name?
Kebire is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Turkish: girls and boys; Uyghur: girls.
Where does Kebire come from?
Kebire is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Kebire?
Kebire is recorded for Turkish and 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 Kebire spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Kebire (Latin), كەبىرە (Arabic script), Kebirixan (Latin), كەبىرىخان (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Kebire have?
Kebire has 3 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: چوڭ، ئۇلۇغ، زور; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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