Adyghe Submitted Names

Adyghe names are used in the Republic of Adygea in Russia.
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Abrek m Adyghe, Circassian, Kabardian, Chechen, Ingush, Ossetian, Russian
A North Caucasian term used for a lonely warrior living a partisan lifestyle outside power and law and fighting for a just cause. Means "bandit" in Russian.
Andeimirqan Андемыркъан m Circassian (Rare, Archaic), Adyghe (Rare, Archaic), Kabardian (Rare, Archaic)
Name of a Circassian military hero from Kabardia.
Arambiy Арамбий m Adyghe
Derived from Persian آرام (ârâm) meaning "quiet, calm, tranquil"and the Turkish military title beg meaning "chieftain, master".
Aslanjeriy Аслъанджэрый m Circassian, Adyghe
Name of one of the princes of the Hatuqway tribe of Circassians. His reign marked the greatest extent of the Hatuqway. The name is derived from Turkic Aslan + Giray
Asyat Асят, Азиет f Adyghe, Circassian, Kabardian
Variant of Asya 2, meaning "Asia", not to be confused with Asiyat
Aydamirkhan Айдамирхан m Crimean Tatar, Adyghe
From айдамир (aydamir) meaning "moon iron" and хан (khan) meaning "king, ruler"
Barquq Баркук m Circassian, Adyghe, Turkish, Arabic
Adyghe name of Unknown Meaning. It is famous mainly as the name of the Burji dynasty’s founder.
Bislan Бислъан m Adyghe, Chechen
Variant of Beslan.
Chenghiskhan m Adyghe (Rare, Archaic), Circassian (Rare, Archaic)
Circassian form of Genghis used in the past. Not seen for a long time.
Eskindar Эскиндар, Эскиндэр m Adyghe, Kabardian, Circassian
Circassian form of Alexander.
Eyub Эюб, Аюб m Adyghe, Circassian, Kabardian
Circassian form of Job
Femıy Фэмый f Circassian, Kabardian, Adyghe
Circassian version of Behime
Ghise Гъисэ m Adyghe, Circassian, Kabardian
One of the many Circassian forms of Jesus. It originated from Isa 1.
Gwashemaxwe Гуащэмаф f Kabardian, Circassian, Adyghe
Means "Shining Princess" or "Light Princess".
Hangeri Хьанджэрый, Хъанджэрый, Хангирай m Circassian, Adyghe, Kabardian
From Turkic "Khan" and "Giray"
Haticet Хьатиджэт f Adyghe, Kabardian, Circassian
Circassian version of Hatice
Haydar Хьэйдар, Айдар m Circassian, Adyghe, Kabardian
Circassian form of Haidar
Inal Инал m Circassian, Adyghe, Kabardian
Name of Inal the great, famous 15th century Circassian king who unified all Circassians in a single state
Jan Джан, Жан m Circassian, Adyghe, Kabardian
Circassian "sharp". Can be used in combination with other names, usually appearing at the end.
Khurshit Хьурщит m Circassian, Kabardian, Adyghe
Circassian form of Khurshid.
Larise Ларисэ f Adyghe, Circassian, Kabardian
Variant of Larissa
Mamsır Мамсыр m Circassian, Adyghe, Kabardian
Circassian form of Mansur. Also the native name of the Circassian leader Hawduqo Mansur.
Maqbule Макъбулэ f Circassian, Kabardian, Adyghe
Circassian form of Makbule
Marise Марисэ f Circassian, Adyghe
One of the Circassian forms of Maria. Was used by Circassians to refer to Maria, mother of Jesus, as well as the Goddess of Bees in Circassian mythology.
Mariyet Мариет f Circassian, Adyghe, Kabardian
Circassian form of Maria and Maryam. Used by both Muslim and Christian Circassians
Matte Маттэ m Circassian, Kabardian, Adyghe
Circassian form of Matthew.
Melech Мэлэч, Мэлыч f Circassian, Kabardian, Adyghe
Circassian version of Melek 2
Mıhemmed Мыхьэммэд, Мыхьэмэд m Circassian, Adyghe, Kabardian
Circassian form of Muhammad. Commonly used.
Mıstaf Мыстаф, Мыстафэ m Circassian, Kabardian, Adyghe
Circassian form of Mustafa.
Nafset Нэфсэт f Adyghe
Variant of Nafiset.
Pashetsuk m Adyghe (Rare), Circassian (Rare), Kabardian (Rare)
Meaning "little commander" or "little pasha".
Qizbech Къызбэч m Adyghe, Circassian
One of the most popular Circassian names. It is the name of Circassian commander/general Tughuzhuqo Kizbech, who served in the Circassian army during the Russo-Circassian War. The origin is Turkic, and is short for "Qizil Bek" which translates to "Red Lord" or "Golden Lord".
Timaf Тимаф m Circassian (Modern), Adyghe (Modern), Kabardian (Modern)
Meaning "our blessing"
Titbu m Adyghe (Rare, Archaic), Kabardian (Rare, Archaic)
Name used by Circassians of the Natukhaj tribe in honor of Edouard Taitbout de Marigny who visited the region. Not used anymore.
Wez Уэз, Оз m Adyghe (Rare), Kabardian (Rare), Circassian (Rare)
From Turkic öz (source, pure)
Weztemir Уэзтемыр, Уэздемыр, Оздемыр, Озтемыр m Adyghe, Kabardian, Circassian
From Turkic "Öz" (source) + "Demir" (iron)
Wosmen Осмэн, Осман m Circassian, Adyghe, Kabardian
Circassian version of Osman.
Wumar Умар, Омар, Омэр m Adyghe, Kabardian, Circassian
Circassian version of Omar 1.
Yahiy Яхьый m Adyghe, Kabardian, Circassian
Circassian version of John, from Yahya.
Yequb Екъуб m Adyghe, Circassian, Kabardian
Circassian form of Jacob
Yibrahim Ибрахьим m Circassian, Adyghe, Kabardian
Circassian form of Abraham.
Yishaq Исхьакъ m Circassian, Kabardian, Adyghe
Circassian version of Isaac
Yiwen Иуэн m Adyghe (Rare, Archaic), Circassian (Rare, Archaic), Kabardian (Rare, Archaic)
The Christian-Circassian form of John. The Islamic-Circassian form is Yahiy. This name is not used anymore.
Zecherıy Зэчэрый, Зэчэрые m Circassian, Adyghe, Kabardian
Circassian version of Zachariah.