Nabi means “prophet”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Kazakh and Uzbek and also used in Tatar.
- Nabi is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh, Uzbek and Tatar.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Nabi mean?
Literal meaning
Nabi is a boy's name used in Tatar and Uzbek. It means “prophet”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Nabi in Kazakh, Uzbek and Tatar
What does Nabi mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Нәби. No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “prophet” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[2]
What does Nabi mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Nabi and Наби (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion). No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “prophet” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1,3]
What does Nabi mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Nabi (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “prophet” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Nabi come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Nabi?
Nabi is used as a given name in Kazakh, Uzbek and Tatar. 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.
Nabi across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | НәбиCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “prophet” | Documented[2] |
| Uzbek | NabiLatin | Boy | same as above: “prophet” | Documented[1,3] |
| Tatar | NabiLatin, romanized | Boy | same as above: “prophet” | 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 Nabi
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nabi[2] | Latin spelling | Latin | Romanization (KazPER English romanization) |
| Наби[2] | Russian-language spelling | Cyrillic | Variant |
| Нәби[2] | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Nabi[1] | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Наби | Uzbek | Cyrillic | Cyrillic transliteration (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion) |
| Nabi | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Sibling names for Nabi
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 Nabi rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BeiilBoy“intention”same language (kazakh)
- ReşatBoy“right guidance”same language (uzbek)
- AsiyaGirl“one who heals and consoles”same language (kazakh, tatar)
- EʼtiborGirl“respect, esteem, regard”same language (uzbek)
- FarzonaGirl“wise, learned”same language (uzbek)
- FazılBoy“eminent, excellent (person)”same language (uzbek, tatar)
- AltynzerGirl“pure gold”same language (kazakh)
- SultanmuratBoy“sultan (Jochid Kazakh prince); sultan (Muslim sovereign) + cherished goal”same language (kazakh)
Common questions about Nabi
What does the name Nabi mean?
Nabi means “prophet”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Kazakh and Uzbek and also used in Tatar.
Is Nabi a girl's or a boy's name?
Nabi is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Kazakh: boys; Uzbek: boys; Tatar: boys.
Where does Nabi come from?
Nabi is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Nabi?
Nabi is recorded for Kazakh, Uzbek and Tatar. 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 Nabi spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Наби (Cyrillic), Нәби (Cyrillic), Nabi (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Nabi have?
Nabi has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 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.
- Wikipedia contributors. Nabi (ism) (uz.wikipedia.org). Wikimedia Foundation, revision 5654419. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: meaning “prophet” from Nabi (ism); listed as a uzbek given name in Nabi (ism); title spelling Nabi in Nabi (ism)
- 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 Nabi recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Наби recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Нәби (kazakh) recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list
- Wikidata contributors. Wikidata item Q56404739. Wikimedia Foundation. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC0 1.0.
Supports: Wikidata given-name item Q56404739
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