Raqi means “lofty, exalted; well-mannered”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Raqi is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Raqi mean?
ئالىي، يۈكسەك؛ ئەدەبلىكLiteral meaning
Raqi (راقى) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “lofty, exalted; well-mannered” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Raqi in Uyghur
What does Raqi mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written راقى and Raqi (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “lofty, exalted; well-mannered” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Raqi come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Raqi a Uyghur name?
Yes. Raqi is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Raqi across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | راقىArabic script | Boy | same as above: “lofty, exalted; well-mannered” | 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 Raqi
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 Raqi
Variants and linked names
- RaqiyeGirl“lofty, exalted; well-mannered”
Sibling names for Raqi
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 Raqi rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ObulhudaBoy“father of Huda”same language (uyghur)
- BawudunBoy“esteemed person of the faith”same language (uyghur)
- AbdunazirBoy“beautiful, handsome person”same language (uyghur)
- ZelilixanGirl“pure”same language (uyghur)
- ÖktemqulBoy“Öktem with the suffix 'servant'”same language (uyghur)
- NursemGirl“light of beauty, beauty of beauties, beautiful girl”same language (uyghur)
- GhemgusarGirl“consoler, one who dispels sorrow”same language (uyghur)
- YasirBoy“ease”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Raqi
What does the name Raqi mean?
Raqi means “lofty, exalted; well-mannered”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Raqi a girl's or a boy's name?
Raqi is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Raqi come from?
Raqi is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Raqi?
Raqi 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 many syllables does Raqi have?
Raqi has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 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: ئالىي، يۈكسەك؛ ئەدەبلىك; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
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