Sattar means “one who covers faults”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and Kazakh.
- Sattar is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur and Kazakh.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Sattar mean?
ئەيىبلەرنى ياپقۇچىLiteral meaning
Sattar (ساتتار) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “one who covers faults” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Sattar in Uyghur and Kazakh
What does Sattar mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ساتتار and Sattar (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “one who covers faults” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
What does Sattar mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Саттар and Sattar (common romanization). No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “one who covers faults” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[2]
Where does the name Sattar come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Sattar?
Sattar is used as a given name in Uyghur and Kazakh. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Sattar across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ساتتارArabic script | Boy | same as above: “one who covers faults” | Documented[1] |
| Kazakh | СаттарCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “one who covers faults” | Documented[2] |
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 Sattar
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sattar[2] | Latin spelling | Latin | Romanization (KazPER English romanization) |
| Саттар[2] | Russian-language spelling | Cyrillic | Variant |
| ساتتار[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Sattar[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Саттар[2] | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Sattar | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Names related to Sattar
Variants and linked names
- SetirBoy“one who covers faults”
Sibling names for Sattar
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Sattar rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MetsaqiBoy“the name Saqi with the epithet Muhammad”same language (uyghur)
- ZewirBoy“pure, shining, beautiful; written; strong, steadfast”same language (uyghur)
- “fortunate, learned”same language (uyghur)
- MirzaheyderBoy“the name Heyder with the epithet Mirza”same language (uyghur)
- GülizehireGirl“beautiful flower”same language (uyghur)
- KazhybaiBoy“pilgrim, especially to Mecca + rich, wealthy”same language (kazakh)
- MehjubBoy“pure”same language (uyghur)
- InayitullaBoy“God's favour”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Sattar
What does the name Sattar mean?
Sattar means “one who covers faults”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and Kazakh.
Is Sattar a girl's or a boy's name?
Sattar is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Uyghur: boys; Kazakh: boys.
Where does Sattar come from?
Sattar is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Sattar?
Sattar is recorded for Uyghur and Kazakh. 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 Sattar spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Саттар (Cyrillic), ساتتار (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Sattar have?
Sattar 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: ئەيىبلەرنى ياپقۇچى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed as a kazakh given name (masculine) in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Sattar recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Саттар recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Саттар (kazakh) recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list
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