Qurbantay means “Qurban with the added element tay”. It comes from Arabic and Turkic elements. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Qurbantay is a name of Arabic and Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 9 letters.
What does Qurbantay mean?
Literally: qurban (given name) + tay (added element)
قۇربان: ئىسمى، تاي: قوشۇمچىسىLiteral meaning
Qurbantay (قۇربانتاي) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “Qurban with the added element tay” and gives its origin as Arabic and Turkic.[1]
Qurbantay in Uyghur
What does Qurbantay mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written قۇربانتاي, Qurbantay (ULY transliteration), Quwantay and قۇۋانتاي. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “Qurban with the added element tay” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Qurbantay come from?
Arabic and Turkic, hybrid compound. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic and Turkic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Qurbantay a Uyghur name?
Yes. Qurbantay is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it combines Turkic and Arabic elements.
Qurbantay across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | قۇربانتايArabic script QuwantayLatin, variant قۇۋانتايArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “Qurban with the added element tay” | 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 Qurbantay
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 Qurbantay
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 Qurbantay rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- Le'liruyGirl“ruby-faced”same language (uyghur)
- MetruziBoy“the name Rozi with the epithet Muhammad”same language (uyghur)
- GülizuhreGirl“girl beautiful as the morning star”same language (uyghur)
- ChihrinisaGirl“pretty woman”same language (uyghur)
- MughzemBoy“of the highest rank; great, mighty, important, numerous”same language (uyghur)
- MuqeddesGirl“sacred, holy”same language (uyghur)
- NizarBoy“lament; to lament”same language (uyghur)
- MeshhudeGirl“worth remembering”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Qurbantay
What does the name Qurbantay mean?
Qurbantay means “Qurban with the added element tay”. It comes from Arabic and Turkic elements. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Qurbantay a girl's or a boy's name?
Qurbantay is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Qurbantay come from?
Qurbantay is of Arabic and Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Qurbantay?
Qurbantay 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 Qurbantay spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: قۇربانتاي (Arabic script), Quwantay (Latin), قۇۋانتاي (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Qurbantay have?
Qurbantay has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 9 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: قۇربان: ئىسمى، تاي: قوشۇمچىسى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic, Turkic (+4 more)
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