135 Kazakh Baby Names From The Central Asian Nation (2024)

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Kazakh baby names are often chosen by the baby's grandfather or any other respectable person in the community so that the baby grows up to be as good as the name giver. Some parents even ask a guest to name their child. Modern and urban Kazakh parents take it upon themselves to select a suitable name for their child. The inspiration for a Kazakh name can range from weather, season, health, local sites, omens, events, and even body features. They pick soft, beautiful, tender, and easy-to-spell-and-pronounce names for baby girls, believing an evil eye wouldn't harm them. Some parents even name their children after stars and expensive fabrics. However, the attitude of the Kazakhs towards boys' names is a bit different. Since men are supposed to be defenders, parents would name them after noble people, poets, and courageous war figures. Sometimes, the name would even link to the attributes of the nomadic life of the Kazakhs. Choosing a name for someone is a deep endeavor, and the Kazakh people have their traditions and customs about this procedure. The Kazakhs, who have endured difficult times and starvation, are devout and upstanding citizens who respond to life's changes by considering the significance of their children's names. Therefore, the majority of Kazakh names have a living inspiration (1). Traditional Kazakh names have become more prevalent due to globalization's effects and a desire to preserve cultural distinctiveness. Parents are increasingly choosing names with solid cultural resonance as opposed to titles influenced by Western cultures. This change demonstrates the significance of names in Kazakh society as cultural signifiers and identity carriers. So, if you want to pay tribute to a Kazakh ancestor and want a Kazakh name for your son or daughter, you're in the perfect place. Below is a list of beautiful and unique Kazakh boy and girl names.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Aitana		Girl	A mountain range in Valencia; Spain; Dawning moon; Wise moon
Aila		Girl	Noble; Holy; Blessed; Halo; Moonlight; Terebinth tree
Aiyanna		Girl	Eternal blossom; Everlasting bloom; Beautiful flower; Clear; Revelation; Going; Fountain; Downy-bearded
Aidyn		Boy	Educated; Intellectual; Enlightened; Little fire; Moonlight; Moon; Faith; Radiance
Ainara		Girl	The swallow bird; Moonlight; Moon flame; Moon pomegranate
Aina		Girl	Always; The only one; Grace; Favor; Scene; Sight; Mirror; Difficult birth; Elegant love; Chaste
Ailana		Girl	Halo; Moonlight; Loving
Anuar		Boy	Radiance; More enlightened
Alima		Girl	Learned; Wise; Cultured; Intelligent; Educated; Intellectual
Aiman		Girl	My moon; Right-handed; Blessed; Lucky
Azizbek		Boy	Powerful chief
Aidar		Boy	Forelock; Topknot
Aidana		Girl	Wise moon
Damira		Girl	Heart; Mind; Secret
Ulugbek		Boy	Great chieftain
Lunara		Girl	Short form of Gulnara; Flower; Rose; Pomegranate
Aimen		Girl	The moon's beauty; Right-handed; Blessed; Lucky
Taigan		Unisex	Wild mountain
Zhaniya		Girl	Unique, creative, independent
Qazir		Boy	Instant; Something done instantly
Adilbek		Boy	A just and fair master or chieftain
Adilet		Boy	Justice
Adilkhan		Boy	A just and fair ruler or leader
Adilzhan		Boy	A just and fair soul
Adylet		Boy	The variant transcription of Adilet; Justice
Aibala		Girl	Moon child
Aibanu		Girl	Moon lady
Aiganym		Girl	Moon princess
Aigerim		Girl	One who is very beautiful
Ainar		Boy	Male moon
Aisultan		Boy	King of the moon
Aizat		Boy	Moon
Akbota		Girl	White baby-camel
Akerke		Girl	A spoiled and mischievous child
Akhat		Boy	One and only
Akhmet		Boy	More commendable; Kazakh form of Ahmad
Akzhurek		Boy	White heart
Alibek		Boy	Ruler; Chief; Lord
Altynay		Girl	Golden moon
Altynbay		Boy	One who is rich and wealthy
Amangeldi		Boy	Bringer of safety
Anarbek		Boy	Pomegranate master
Arystan		Boy	Lion
Arystanbek		Boy	Lion; Master; Chief
Aset		Boy	Lion
Asylbek		Boy	Noble and precious master or chieftain
Ayakoz		Girl	One with beautiful eyes
Aydar		Boy	Topknot or forelock; Referring to the hairstyle of ancient Turkic warriors
Ayukhan		Boy	Leader of the bear
Azamat		Boy	Majesty or glory
Baizhan		Boy	A rich soul
Bakyt		Unisex	Happiness or luck
Bakytbek		Boy	Happy chief
Bakytzhan		Boy	A happy soul
Balganym		Girl	A lady as sweet as honey
Balta		Boy	An ax
Batima		Girl	Kazakh form of Fatimah; To abstain
Bauyrzhan		Boy	Soul brother
Beibut		Boy	Peaceful or peace
Bekarys		Boy	Chieftain; Master; Foundation; Support; Framework
Berik		Boy	One who is firm, hard, and strong
Birzhan		Boy	One soul
Bolatbek		Boy	Chieftain or master
Bolatkhan		Boy	Ruler or leader
Botagoz		Girl	Eye of the baby camel
Burkit		Boy	Eagle
Byrganym		Girl	Queen or lady
Dariga		Girl	Pity; Regret or surprise
Elnara		Girl	People; Country; Nation
Enlik		Girl	Edelweiss
Erzhan		Boy	Brave and courageous husband
Gulaisha		Girl	Alive flower
Gulaiym		Girl	Flower lady
Gulayna		Girl	A combination of flowers and mirror
Gulbadam		Girl	Flower; As beautiful as a flower
Gulbatira		Girl	Flower at the mountain summit
Guldana		Girl	Wise, educated, and learned flower
Gulmira		Girl	Flower princess
Gulya		Girl	Flower
Kalamkas		Girl	Black eyebrows or thin eyebrows
Kamshat		Girl	Beaver
Kanat		Boy	Wings
Karlygash		Girl	The swallow bird
Kuanish		Boy	Happiness
Kulpynai		Girl	Strawberry
Kunsulu		Girl	Beauty or beautiful
Kymbat		Girl	Expensive; Precious; Dear
Lashyn		Girl	A peregrine falcon
Lyazzat		Girl	Sweet; Pleasant; Beautiful
Mahabbat		Girl	Love
Makhabbat		Girl	Love; Affection
Marzhan		Girl	Pearl or coral
Meyirzhan		Girl	A kind soul
Miras		Boy	Heritage; Inheritance
Moldir		Girl	transparent, clean
Nurbakyt		Girl	Light and happiness
Nurgul		Girl	Radiant rose
Nurlan		Girl	Light combined with soldier guard
Nursultan		Boy	Light king
Nursulu		Girl	Light; Illumination

Kazakh baby names reflect their dynamic cultural identity since they incorporate elements of nature, the seasons, and notable figures while symbolizing their heritage. Over the years, parents have been choosing traditional names more frequently, emphasizing how deeply respected cultural continuity and legacy are. These names are also a reminder of their life experience and the circ*mstances in which the baby was born into. So, if you are on a similar name hunt, this array of classic and timeless Kazakh names can be your one-stop destination.

Infographic: Amazing Kazakh Baby Names With Meanings

Kazakh baby names are a lovely mix of rich cultural symbolism, reverence for the ancestors, and heartfelt hopes for a child's future. They are frequently chosen to honor a respected senior or to reflect qualities such as bravery, wisdom, or beauty. The following names represent the tenacity and uniqueness of Kazakh culture and the close ties the Kazakh people share with nature and their cultural past. Read on!

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