Shavkat means “power, majesty”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir.
- Shavkat is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Shavkat mean?
Literal meaning
Shavkat is a boy's name used in Bashkir, Tatar and Uzbek. It means “power, majesty”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Shavkat in Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir
What does Shavkat mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Shavkat and Шавкат (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion). Here it is glossed as “might, splendour”. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Shavkat mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Шәүкәт and Shavkat (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “power, majesty” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Shavkat mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Shavkat (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “power, majesty” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Shavkat come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Shavkat?
Shavkat is used as a given name in Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir. 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.
Shavkat across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uzbek | ShavkatLatin | Boy | “might, splendour” | Editorial |
| Tatar | ШәүкәтCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “power, majesty” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | ShavkatLatin, romanized | Boy | same as above: “power, majesty” | 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 Shavkat
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shavkat | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Шавкат | Uzbek | Cyrillic | Cyrillic transliteration (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion) |
| Шәүкәт | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Shavkat | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Shavkat | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Sibling names for Shavkat
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 Shavkat rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AsliddinBoy“essence of the faith”same language (uzbek)
- IldusBoy“friend of the homeland”same language (tatar, bashkir)
- MusharrafGirl“honoured”same language (uzbek)
- NizomBoy“order, system, regulation”same language (uzbek)
- HusniddinBoy“beauty of the faith”same language (uzbek)
- IskandarBoy“defender of men”same language (uzbek)
- HassonBoy“handsome, excellent”same language (uzbek)
- FäyzullaBoy“God's bounty”same language (uzbek, bashkir)
Common questions about Shavkat
What does the name Shavkat mean?
Shavkat means “power, majesty”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Shavkat a girl's or a boy's name?
Shavkat is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Uzbek: boys; Tatar: boys; Bashkir: boys.
Where does Shavkat come from?
Shavkat is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Shavkat?
Shavkat is recorded for Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir. 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 Shavkat spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Shavkat (Latin), Шәүкәт (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Shavkat have?
Shavkat has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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