Qahhar means “wrathful, valiant, compeller of all”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Qahhar is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Qahhar mean?
غەزەپلىك، باتۇر، ھەممىنى مەجبۇر قىلغۇچى (ئاللانىڭئىسىملىرىدىن بىرى)Literal meaning
Qahhar (قاھھار) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “wrathful, valiant, compeller of all” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
one of the names of God
Meaning themes: Strength and courage
Qahhar in Uyghur
What does Qahhar mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written قاھھار, Qahhar (ULY transliteration), Qexer, قەخەر, Qaxar, Qahar, قاخار and قاھار. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “wrathful, valiant, compeller of all” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Qahhar come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Qahhar a Uyghur name?
Yes. Qahhar is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Qahhar across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | قاھھارArabic script QexerLatin, variant قەخەرArabic script, variant QaxarLatin, variant QaharLatin, variant قاخارArabic script, variant قاھارArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “wrathful, valiant, compeller of all” | 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 Qahhar
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| قاھھار[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Qahhar[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Qexer[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| قەخەر[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Qaxar[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| Qahar[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| قاخار[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| قاھار[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Qahhar
Variants and linked names
- QaxarBoy“wrathful, valiant, compeller of all”
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Qahhar
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 Qahhar rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MuqtedirBoy“capable, strong, mighty, rich”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- ƏzizəGirl“mighty, strong, precious”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- BesaletGirl“bravery, courage”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- HeyderqulBoy“brave young man”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- JesureGirl“courageous, brave, steadfast; bold, daring”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- Shuja'idinBoy“courageous one of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- MetineGirl“firm, solid, strong”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- ShamerdanBoy“king of the brave”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme strength and courage
Common questions about Qahhar
What does the name Qahhar mean?
Qahhar means “wrathful, valiant, compeller of all”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Qahhar a girl's or a boy's name?
Qahhar is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Qahhar come from?
Qahhar is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Qahhar?
Qahhar 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 Qahhar spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: قاھھار (Arabic script), Qexer (Latin), قەخەر (Arabic script), Qaxar (Latin), Qahar (Latin), قاخار (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Qahhar have?
Qahhar has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 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: غەزەپلىك، باتۇر، ھەممىنى مەجبۇر قىلغۇچى (ئاللانىڭئىسىملىرىدىن بىرى); entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+8 more)
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