Qutbi means “axis, centre”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Qutbi is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Qutbi mean?
ئوق، مەركەزLiteral meaning
Qutbi (قۇتبى) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “axis, centre” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Qutbi in Uyghur
What does Qutbi mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written قۇتبى, Qutbi (ULY transliteration), Qutpi and قۇتپى. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “axis, centre” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Qutbi come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Qutbi a Uyghur name?
Yes. Qutbi is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Qutbi across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | قۇتبىArabic script QutpiLatin, variant قۇتپىArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “axis, centre” | 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 Qutbi
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.
Names related to Qutbi
Sibling names for Qutbi
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 Qutbi rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BahtiyarBoy“lucky, fortunate, happy”same language (uyghur)
- GülizeperGirl“flower of victory”same language (uyghur)
- JubeyriBoy“mighty, powerful, great”same language (uyghur)
- SururBoy“joy”same language (uyghur)
- GuyyaxanGirl“honourable like a khan”same language (uyghur)
- AychéchekGirl“girl tender, beautiful and pure as a flower”same language (uyghur)
- HarisBoy“protector, patron; eager; farmer”same language (uyghur)
- HeybullaBoy“God's miracle, God's majesty”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Qutbi
What does the name Qutbi mean?
Qutbi means “axis, centre”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Qutbi a girl's or a boy's name?
Qutbi is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Qutbi come from?
Qutbi is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Qutbi?
Qutbi 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 Qutbi spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: قۇتبى (Arabic script), Qutpi (Latin), قۇتپى (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Qutbi have?
Qutbi 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: ئوق، مەركەز; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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