Qabil means “one who accepts; capable”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Qabil is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Qabil mean?
ئادەم ئەلەيھىسسالامنىڭ ئوغۇللىرىدىن بىرىنىڭ ئىسمى. مەنىسى: قوبۇل قىلغۇچى؛ ئىقتىدارلىقLiteral meaning
Qabil (قابىل) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “one who accepts; capable” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
name of one of the sons of Adam
Qabil in Uyghur
What does Qabil mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written قابىل, Qabil (ULY transliteration), Qawul, قاۋۇل, Qawil and قاۋىل. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “one who accepts; capable” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Qabil come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Qabil a Uyghur name?
Yes. Qabil is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Qabil across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | قابىلArabic script QawulLatin, variant قاۋۇلArabic script, variant QawilLatin, variant قاۋىلArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “one who accepts; capable” | 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 Qabil
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| قابىل[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Qabil[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Qawul[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| قاۋۇل[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Qawil[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| قاۋىل[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Qabil
Variants and linked names
- QawulBoy“one who accepts; capable”
Sibling names for Qabil
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 Qabil rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- Sepini'ayGirl“Sepine with the epithet ay”same language (uyghur)
- MehbubeGirl“beloved”same language (uyghur)
- XanqizGirl“endearing name: cherishing the daughter like a khan”same language (uyghur)
- NuresmenGirl“light spread across the sky; sunlight in the sky”same language (uyghur)
- “fragrant”same language (uyghur)
- ShöhretayGirl“famous girl”same language (uyghur)
- MezurBoy“excused, pardoned, indulged”same language (uyghur)
- DiyareGirl“homeland, country; home, dwelling”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Qabil
What does the name Qabil mean?
Qabil means “one who accepts; capable”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Qabil a girl's or a boy's name?
Qabil is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Qabil come from?
Qabil is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Qabil?
Qabil 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 Qabil spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: قابىل (Arabic script), Qawul (Latin), قاۋۇل (Arabic script), Qawil (Latin), قاۋىل (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Qabil have?
Qabil 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: ئادەم ئەلەيھىسسالامنىڭ ئوغۇللىرىدىن بىرىنىڭ ئىسمى. مەنىسى: قوبۇل قىلغۇچى؛ ئىقتىدارلىق; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+6 more)
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