Kichik means “humble, modest; younger son”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Kichik is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Kichik mean?
كىچىك پېئىل، كەمتەر؛ كىچىك ئوغۇلLiteral meaning
Kichik (كىچىك) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “humble, modest; younger son” and gives its origin as Turkic.[1]
Kichik in Uyghur
What does Kichik mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written كىچىك, Kichik (ULY transliteration), Kichikaxun and كىچىكئاخۇن. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “humble, modest; younger son” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Kichik come from?
Turkic, native word. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Turkic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Kichik a Uyghur name?
Yes. Kichik is documented as a given name in Uyghur. It is built from Turkic words.
Kichik across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | كىچىكArabic script KichikaxunLatin, variant كىچىكئاخۇنArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “humble, modest; younger son” | 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 Kichik
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.
Sibling names for Kichik
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 Kichik rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- RuzimetBoy“Ruzi with the epithet Muhammad”same language (uyghur)
- BariBoy“bringer of all into being, creator of all”same language (uyghur)
- AbdurazzaqBoy“servant of God, the Provider”same language (uyghur)
- JannisarGirl“one who sacrifices his life”same language (uyghur)
- HörinsaGirl“woman like a houri”same language (uyghur)
- NurizadBoy“son of light, born of light”same language (uyghur)
- MülükajiBoy“the name Muluk with the epithet Haji”same language (uyghur)
- ObulqadirBoy“father of Qadir”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Kichik
What does the name Kichik mean?
Kichik means “humble, modest; younger son”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Kichik a girl's or a boy's name?
Kichik is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Kichik come from?
Kichik is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Kichik?
Kichik 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 Kichik spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: كىچىك (Arabic script), Kichikaxun (Latin), كىچىكئاخۇن (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Kichik have?
Kichik has 2 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: كىچىك پېئىل، كەمتەر؛ كىچىك ئوغۇل; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Turkic (+4 more)
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