Lashker means “army”. It probably comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Kazakh.
- Lashker is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Lashker mean?
Literal meaning
Lashker is a boy's name used in Kazakh. It means “army”. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Lashker in Kazakh
What does Lashker mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Ләшкер and Lashker (common romanization). No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “army” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Lashker come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Lashker a Kazakh name?
Yes. Lashker is documented as a given name in Kazakh. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Lashker across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | ЛәшкерCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “army” | 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 Lashker
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 Lashker
Names recorded for the same language (Kazakh) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Lashker rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BeibitgulGirl“flower of peace”same language (kazakh)
- AmirzhanBoy“dear emir”same language (kazakh)
- ZaitBoy“increasing, growing”same language (kazakh)
- KairatBoy“zeal, vigour; sense of honour”same language (kazakh)
- SeiitkazyBoy“master, lord, the noble one + judge”same language (kazakh)
- MyrzabaiBoy“Mirza; gentleman, sir + rich, wealthy”same language (kazakh)
- MadinaGirl“city”same language (kazakh)
- AidarBoy“forelock, tuft of hair”same language (kazakh)
Common questions about Lashker
What does the name Lashker mean?
Lashker means “army”. It probably comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Kazakh.
Is Lashker a girl's or a boy's name?
Lashker is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Lashker come from?
Lashker is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Lashker?
Lashker is recorded for Kazakh. 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 Lashker spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Лашкер (Cyrillic), Ләшкер (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Lashker have?
Lashker has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 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 with our editorial data; source texts are not copied.
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed as a kazakh given name (masculine) in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Lashker recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Лашкер recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Ләшкер (kazakh) recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list
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