Kabardian Submitted Names

Kabardian names are used in Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia in Russia.
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Abrek Абрэдж 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.
Alibek m Kazakh, Uzbek, Avar, Kumyk, Dargin, Kabardian, Karachay-Balkar, Ossetian
Combination of Ali 1 and the Turkish military title beg meaning "chieftain, master".
Andeimirqan Андемыркъан m Circassian (Rare, Archaic), Adyghe (Rare, Archaic), Kabardian (Rare, Archaic)
Name of a Circassian military hero from Kabardia.
Asyat Асят, Азиет f Adyghe, Circassian, Kabardian
Variant of Asya 2, meaning "Asia", not to be confused with Asiyat
Bamat Бэмат, Бэмэт m Kabardian (Rare, Archaic), Circassian (Rare, Archaic)
One of the Kabardian-Circassian versions of Muhammad. A known bearer is the Kabardian supreme prince Bamat. Not used anymore.
Daut Даут m Albanian, Indonesian, Malay, Kabardian, Karachay-Balkar
Albanian, Indonesian, Malay, Kabardian and Balkar form of Dawud (see David).
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 Гуащэмахуэ 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
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.
Misost Мысост m Ossetian (Rare), Kabardian (Rare)
Possibly means "not weak" from Persian سست (sost) meaning "weak, feeble".
Mıstaf Мыстаф, Мыстафэ m Circassian, Kabardian, Adyghe
Circassian form of Mustafa.
Mukhadin Мухьэдин m Kabardian
Combination of Muhammad and Arabic دين (dīn) meaning "religion, faith, belief".
Pashetsuk m Adyghe (Rare), Circassian (Rare), Kabardian (Rare)
Meaning "little commander" or "little pasha".
Rezuan Резуан m Malay, Kabardian
Malay and Kabardian form of Ridwan.
Sakinat Сэкинат f Avar, Kumyk, Lak, Kabardian
Avar, Kumyk, Lak and Kabardian form of Sakina.
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.