Naqis means “flawed, having shortcomings”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Naqis is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Naqis mean?
نۇقسانلىق، كەمچىلىكى بار(بۇ يەردە كەمتەرلىك ئىپادىلىندۇ)Literal meaning
Naqis (ناقىس) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “flawed, having shortcomings” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
expresses humility
Naqis in Uyghur
What does Naqis mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ناقىس and Naqis (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “flawed, having shortcomings” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Naqis come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Naqis a Uyghur name?
Yes. Naqis is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Naqis across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ناقىسArabic script | Boy | same as above: “flawed, having shortcomings” | 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 Naqis
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 Naqis
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 Naqis rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- JenixanGirl“life-giving, beloved; heart; souls; beautiful, exquisite”same language (uyghur)
- BulbulGirl“name of a bird”same language (uyghur)
- HörsimanxanGirl“like a houri, beautiful as a houri”same language (uyghur)
- BerekeUnisex“blessing, fortune”same language (uyghur)
- AyimnisaGirl“the name Ayim with the suffix nisa”same language (uyghur)
- BexzatBoy“capable son”same language (uyghur)
- EbuxuzerBoy“father of Xuzer”same language (uyghur)
- SenetullaBoy“God's craft”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Naqis
What does the name Naqis mean?
Naqis means “flawed, having shortcomings”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Naqis a girl's or a boy's name?
Naqis is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Naqis come from?
Naqis is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Naqis?
Naqis 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 many syllables does Naqis have?
Naqis 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: نۇقسانلىق، كەمچىلىكى بار(بۇ يەردە كەمتەرلىك ئىپادىلىندۇ); entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
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