Qeyrət means “zeal, sense of honour”. It probably comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Azerbaijani.
- Qeyrət is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Qeyrət mean?
Literally: Arabic ghayra
Literal meaning
Qeyrət is a boy's name used in Azerbaijani. It means “zeal, sense of honour”, from Arabic ghayra. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Qeyrət in Azerbaijani
What does Qeyrət mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Qeyrət. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “zeal, sense of honour” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Qeyrət come from?
Arabic, compound. From Arabic ghayra.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Qeyrət a Azerbaijani name?
Yes. Qeyrət is used as a given name in Azerbaijani. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Qeyrət across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijani | QeyrətLatin | Boy | same as above: “zeal, sense of honour” | 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 Qeyrət
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qeyrət | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Qeyrət
Names recorded for the same language (Azerbaijani) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Qeyrət rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SəvabBoy“remuneration”same language (azerbaijani)
- AyşenGirl“cheerful moon”same language (azerbaijani)
- NuriBoy“luminous”same language (azerbaijani)
- MedineGirl“Medina; literally 'the city'”same language (azerbaijani)
- GöherGirl“jewel, gem; treasure”same language (azerbaijani)
- SamiyəGirl“high, lofty”same language (azerbaijani)
- YaqubBoy“later-born (second baby); male of a bird; servant of God”same language (azerbaijani)
- SamirəGirl“evening companion in talk”same language (azerbaijani)
Common questions about Qeyrət
What does the name Qeyrət mean?
Qeyrət means “zeal, sense of honour”. It probably comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Azerbaijani.
Is Qeyrət a girl's or a boy's name?
Qeyrət is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Qeyrət come from?
Qeyrət is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Qeyrət?
Qeyrət is recorded for Azerbaijani. 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 Qeyrət have?
Qeyrət has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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