Qaban means “large bowl, platter”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Qaban mean?
تاۋاقLiteral meaning
Qaban (قابان) is a Uyghur given name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “large bowl, platter”.[1]
Qaban in Uyghur
What does Qaban mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written قابان and Qaban (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “large bowl, platter” applies. [1]
Is Qaban a Uyghur name?
Yes. Qaban is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Qaban across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | قابانArabic script | — | same as above: “large bowl, platter” | 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 Qaban
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 Qaban
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 Qaban rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NiyabBoy“agent, representative, member”same language (uyghur)
- “man brave as a leopard”same language (uyghur)
- AysultanGirl“holder of sovereignty, ruler, king”same language (uyghur)
- ToxtishahBoy“the name Toxti with the epithet Shah”same language (uyghur)
- Muttelii'Boy“scholar”same language (uyghur)
- MuramitBoy“the name Hamid with the epithet Mir”same language (uyghur)
- NedimBoy“one who repents, regretful; friend, companion”same language (uyghur)
- ReqimBoy“book”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Qaban
What does the name Qaban mean?
Qaban means “large bowl, platter”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Is Qaban a girl's or a boy's name?
Our sources do not agree on a gender for Qaban, so it is not classified.
Which languages use Qaban?
Qaban 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 Qaban have?
Qaban 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: تاۋاق; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name; spelling قابان (+1 more)
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