Uki means “eagle owl”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Kazakh.
- Uki is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 3 letters.
What does Uki mean?
Literal meaning
Uki (Үкі) is a Kazakh boy's name listed in the KazPER name list. The name is identical to the Kazakh word үкі, which a dictionary glosses as ‘Eurasian eagle owl, Bubo bubo’.[1]
Meaning themes: Animals
Uki in Kazakh
What does Uki mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Үкі and Uki (common romanization). No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “eagle owl” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Uki come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Uki a Kazakh name?
Yes. Uki is documented as a given name in Kazakh. It is built from Turkic words.
Uki across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | ҮкіCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “eagle owl” | 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 Uki
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 Uki
Sibling names for Uki
Names recorded for the same language (Kazakh) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Uki rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SherkhanBoy“lion khan”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme animals
- KuralaiGirl“deer fawn”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme animals
- BurkitBoy“golden eagle”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme animals
- TulekBoy“young fledged bird”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme animals
- ZhylkyshyBoy“horse herder”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme animals
- BoltirikBoy“wolf cub”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme animals
- KarlygashGirl“swallow (bird)”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme animals
- TurymtaiBoy“merlin falcon”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme animals
Common questions about Uki
What does the name Uki mean?
Uki means “eagle owl”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Kazakh.
Is Uki a girl's or a boy's name?
Uki is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Uki come from?
Uki is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Uki?
Uki is recorded for 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 Uki spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Үкі (Cyrillic), Uki (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Uki have?
Uki has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 3 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.
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed in KazPER; KazPER lists Үкі; KazPER English spelling Uki
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