Tajik
names are used in the country of Tajikistan in central Asia.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Adolat Адолат f Uzbek, TajikMeans "justice" in Uzbek and Tajik, ultimately from Arabic عَدَلَ
('adala) meaning "to act justly".
Alijon Алиҷон m Tajik, UzbekCombination of the given name
Ali 1 and Persian جان
(jân) meaning "soul, being, spirit".
Amirbek Амирбек m Kazakh, Tajik, Kyrgyz, UzbekCombination of Arabic أَمِير
(ʾamīr) meaning "prince, commander" (see
Amir 1) and the Turkish military title
beg meaning "chieftain, master".
Anora Анора f Tajik, UzbekDerived from the Tajik and Uzbek noun анор
(anor) meaning "pomegranate". In other words, this name is a cognate of
Anara.
Azaliya Азалия f Kazakh (Rare), Tajik (Rare), Uzbek (Rare)Derived from Persian ازلی
(azalee) or
(azali) meaning "eternal, everlasting", which is ultimately derived from Persian ازل
(azal) meaning "to eternally be" or "eternity without beginning"... [
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Bakhriddin Баҳриддин m Tajik, UzbekDerived from Tajik баҳр
(bahr) meaning “sea”, ultimately from Arabic بَحْر
(baḥr) meaning “sea, river”, combined with Arabic دِين
(dīn) meaning “religion, creed, faith”.
Bozgul Бозгул f TajikMeans "falcon rose" From
боз (
boz) meaning "falcon" and
гул (
gul) meaning "flower, rose" (see
gol)
Daryogul Дарёгул f Tajik, Uzbek (Rare, ?)Composed of Tajik дарё
(daryo), Uzbek
daryo meaning "river" and Tajik гул
(gul), Uzbek
gul meaning "flower".
Davlatali Давлаталӣ m TajikDerived from Persian دولت
(dowlat) meaning "state, government, country" combined with the name
Ali 1.
Davlatbek Давлатбек m Uzbek, TajikFrom Uzbek
davlat or Tajik давлат
(davlat) both meaning "government, state" combined with the Turkic military title
beg meaning "chieftain, master".
Davron Даврон m Tajik, Uzbek, Kyrgyz (Rare)Tajik and Uzbek form of
Davran, which has also seen some use in Kyrgyzstan. Known bearers of this name include the Kyrgyz soccer player Davron Askarov (b... [
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Delkash f TajikEtymology uncertain, possibly meaning "fascinating".
Dildor Дилдор m & f Tajik (Rare), UzbekTajik and Uzbek form of
Dildar. This name is strictly masculine in Tajikistan, but unisex in Uzbekistan. It is used much more often on females than on males there, however.
Dostonbek Достонбек m Tajik (Rare), UzbekTajik and Uzbek form of
Dastanbek. Known bearers of this name include the Uzbek soccer players Dostonbek Khamdamov (b. 1996) and Dostonbek Tursunov (b... [
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Elyor Элёр, Эльёр m Tajik, UzbekTajik and Uzbek form of
Elyar. A notable bearer of this name is the Uzbek politician and former minister Elyor Ganiyev (b. 1960).
Farangis Фарангис f Persian, Tajik, Persian MythologyFrom Old Median
vispafryā meaning "(she who is) dear to all"; the spelling was likely altered due to an early manuscript error, possibly with influence from Persian فرنگ
(farang) meaning "European"... [
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Ghafur Ғафур m Arabic, TajikMeans "forgiving" in Arabic, derived from the root غفر
(ghafara) meaning "to forgive, to excuse, to pardon". In Islamic tradition الغفور
(al-Ghafur) is one of the 99 names of Allah.
Ilyos Илёс, Ильёс m Tajik, UzbekTajik and Uzbek form of
Ilyas. Known bearers of this name include the Uzbek soccer player Ilyos Zeytullayev (b. 1984) and Ilyos Mallayev (1936-2008), an Uzbek musician and poet.
Intizor Интизор m & f Tajik, UzbekTajik and Uzbek form of
Intizar. This name appears to be strictly feminine in Uzbekistan, whilst it is unisex in Tajikistan (though it is more often used on males there).
Iqbol Иқбол m & f Tajik, UzbekTajik and Uzbek form of
Iqbal. This name is unisex in Uzbekistan, but it is more often bestowed upon males than on females there.
Janob Ҷаноб m TajikFrom a word of Persian origin used as a polite title meaning "Excellency".
Javaneh f TajikFrom the Persian
جوانه (javâne) meaning "sprout".
Jurabek Ҷӯрабек m Tajik, UzbekDerived from Tajik ҷӯра
(jüra) or Uzbek
joʻra both meaning "friend" combined with the Turkish military tile
beg meaning "chieftain, master".
Mamur Мамур m Tajik, UzbekDerived from Arabic مَأْمُور
(ma'mur) meaning "officer, magistrate, judge". Some sources claim that the use of this word as a given name was inspired by ﺍﻟْﺒَﻴْﺖِ ﺍﻟْﻤَﻌْﻤُﻮﺭِ
(al-Bayt al-Ma'mur) or
(al-Bait ul-Ma'mur), the name of a celestial mosque located directly above the Kaaba, which the prophet
Muhammad saw during his ascent into heaven... [
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Mashhadi Машҳади m TajikUsed on someone who made a pilgrimage to the city of Mashhad (a city in Iran) or someone born in Mashhad.
Matluba Матлуба f Uzbek, TajikDerived from Arabic مطلوب
(matlub) meaning "desire, wish, need".
Mehrnigor Меҳрнигор f TajikFrom Persian
مهر (
mehr) meaning "sun" and
نگار (
negar) meaning "beloved"
Mullo Мулло m TajikFrom the name of a Muslim theologian.
Navruz m & f Uzbek, Tajik, TurkishUzbek, Tajik and Turkish form of
Nowruz. This name is masculine in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, while in Turkey it is mostly found on females.
Neelab f TajikTajik feminine name meaning "blue water".
Nodirbek Нодирбек m Tajik, UzbekTajik and Uzbek form of
Nadirbek. A known bearer of this name is the Uzbek chess player Nodirbek Abdusattorov (b. 2004).
Nozim Нозим m Tajik, UzbekTajik and Uzbek form of
Nazim. A known bearer of this name is the Tajik soccer player Nozim Babadjanov (b. 1995).
Nuriddin Нуриддин m Tajik, UzbekTajik and Uzbek form of
Nuruddin. A known bearer of this name is the Tajik soccer player Nuriddin Davronov (b. 1991).
Oqil Оқил m Tajik (Rare), UzbekTajik and Uzbek form of
Aqil. A notable bearer of this name is Oqil Oqilov (b. 1944), a former prime minister of Tajikistan.
Ozod Озод m Uzbek, TajikMeans "free" in Uzbek and Tajik, of Persian origin.
Pahlavon Паҳлавон m Tajik (Rare), UzbekTajik and Uzbek form of the medieval Persian name
Pahlavan, which was derived from the Persian noun پهلوان
(pahlavan) meaning "hero, paladin, champion".... [
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Pardamurod Пардамурод m TajikFrom
парда (
parda) meaning "screen, veil, curtain" and the given name
Murod Qalandar Қаландар m Tajik (Rare), Uzbek (Rare)Derived from the Islamic religious title of
qalandar, which is also known in English as
calender (not to be confused with
calendar). It is derived from Persian قلندر
(qalandar) meaning "wandering dervish", which is ultimately derived from the older Persian word کلندر
(kalandar) meaning "uncouth man".
Ramazon Рамазон m Tajik, UzbekTajik and Uzbek form of رمضان
(Ramazan), which is the Persian and Ottoman Turkish form of
Ramadan.
Romish Ромиш m TajikTajik form of the Persian name
Ramish, which is derived from Persian رامش
(ramish) meaning "joy, happiness, cheerfulness, delight", itself ultimately derived from Middle Persian or Pahlavi
rāmišn meaning "peace, ease, pleasure"... [
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Ruhsora f Uzbek (Rare), Tajik (Rare)Means "pink-cheeked" from Persian رخ
(rux) meaning "cheek, face" combined with صورتی
(surati) meaning "pink". It could also be derived from Persian روح
(ruh) meaning "spirit, soul, essence" combined with سارا
(sara) meaning "clean, pure".
Rukh m Persian, Kazakh, Pashto, Turkish, Tajik, UzbekPersian, Kazakh, Pashto, Turkish, Tajik, Uzbek, & Turkmen form of the Arabic name
Ruh, meaning "spirit".
Safar Сафар m Arabic, Persian, Tajik, UzbekFrom Arabic سفر
(safar) meaning "journey, travel, voyage" or "campaign". It can also be derived from صفر
(ṣafar) referring to the second month of the Islamic calendar, derived from the word صفر
(ṣafr) meaning "empty, void" (so named because pagan Arabs looted houses empty during this month).
Saidjon Саидҷон m Uzbek, TajikFrom the given name
Said combined with the Persian suffix جان
(jan) meaning "soul, darling".
Samandar Самандар m Tajik, UzbekDerived from the Persian noun سمندر
(samandar) meaning "salamander", which is ultimately of Greek origin.... [
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Sanobar Санобар f & m Uzbek, Tajik, UrduDerived from Arabic صنوبر
(sanawbar) meaning "pine tree". It is solely used as a feminine name in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan while it is unisex in Pakistan.
Sarvar Сарвар m Persian, Tajik, UzbekDerived from the Persian noun سرور
(sarvar) meaning "master". This was one of the epithets of the Prophet Muhammad.
Shahodat Шаҳодат f Uzbek, TajikDerived from Arabic شَهَادَة
(šahāda) meaning "testimony, witness", referring to the declaration of faith (Shahada) in Islamic tradition. It may also be considered of Persian origin, derived from شاه
(šâh) meaning "king" and داد
(dâd) meaning "justice, equality" or "gift".