Chechens are a heroic, proud people who value their foundations and history. Chechen male names reflect the strength and spirit of the people, personifying male power and honor. Among the names and nicknames of this people you will not find diminutive formulations and translations; each name reflects the meaning of masculinity and stature.
For example, Chechen male names often mean representatives of the animal world with pronounced strong-willed characteristics.
Animal world
- Bula, or Bull, is translated from Chechen as “bison.”
- Borz, or Buorz, is a wolf respected by all the Chechen people.
- Lom, Lomma - lion and some derivatives of this word.
- Tskhogal is a cunning fox, this name personifies a person inclined to dodge responsibility.
- Kuyra is a hawk, a name for proud and sharp-eyed men.
- Makkhal is a kite, a warlike and accurate warrior.
- Lecha is a falcon, a proud, arrogant bird.
- Arzu is an eagle, a high-flying man.
Often, Chechen male names translated mean a guide to action, as if parting words from parents and wishes for good. This is especially true for examples of the birth of weakened babies whose lives are at risk. They are given names with wishes for a long or healthy life.
Wishes
- Vaha - translated - “live”.
- Dukhavaha - "live long"!
- Vahiyata - “let this baby live.”
- Visiyta - "let him stay."
There were also cases when the newborn was given some characteristic in the name.
Character Assessment
- Masa - means "fast, frisky."
- Dick - "this is a good guy."
- Myrsalt - " brave boy(man)".
It is a pity that many Chechen names are forgotten today. Although they contain such valuable and interesting speech patterns from native language people.
Also, many Chechen male names carry a symbolic Muslim meaning. They are borrowed from the Arabs and history. These are the names that belonged to the companions and contemporaries of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him).
Names from the Sunnah of Muslims
- Muhammad (Mohmad, Mahmud, Muhammad, Magomed, Magamat) - the name of the Prophet Muhammad, translated means “glorified” or “glorious”.
- Abbas was the name of the prophet's uncle. Meaning: stern, gloomy, gloomy.
- Abdulrahman - this name means "servant of the Merciful Lord." Favorite name Muslims, an attribute of any true believer.
- Ali is the name of the friend and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad, the fourth of the Islamic world. And its meanings are “exalted”, “leading”, “supreme”.
Chechen male names, borrowed from the Arabs before the emergence of the history of Islam
According to customs, Chechen boys' names are given with a certain attitude and parting words. It is believed that the name reflects the character, will, and spirit of its bearer. Therefore, most of all, with a strong-willed and courageous orientation.
Naming is the first, main event in the life of a newborn baby. Many people believed and still believe that a name plays an important role in a person’s fate. Therefore, the Chechens, like many representatives of other nationalities, treated this event with great seriousness and attention. But times pass and the heritage is lost, just like many traditions of the concept of Islam. Nowadays, a name is sometimes the only sign by which we can guess what religion and sometimes nationality this or that person is.
Names are the historical heritage of the people. Unfortunately, many original Chechen names are undeservedly forgotten and become a thing of the past. Names carry part of the history, culture, and faith of their people.
Some traditional Chechen names, which arose on the basis of its original lexical fund, reflect the attitude towards the surrounding life. There are also specific names associated with the plant and animal worlds or which are attributive names. There are also names borrowed from other languages.
The next part of the names, which is by far the most common, are the names eastern origin. They took root in the territory of the Chechen people, for the most part during the spread of Islam. These are mainly the names of Prophets and Messengers, Prophet Muhammad (saw), His companions, students, followers. Also, based on many hadiths, we learn that best names- consisting of the prefix “Abd” - slave and one of the epithets of Allah. For example, Abdullah is a slave of Allah, Abdurrahman is a slave of the Merciful, etc.
Below are the most common names.
Male Chechen names
Abdurrahman (Arabic) servant of the Merciful
Abdurahim (Arabic) servant of the Merciful
Abdulmalik (Arabic) slave of the Lord
Abdusalam (Arabic) slave of the Perfect One
Abdulaziz (Arabic) slave of the Mighty
Abdulkhalik (Arabic) slave of the Creator
Abdulgaffar (Arabic) slave of the Forgiving
Abdulwahhab (Arabic) slave of the Giver
Abdurrazaq (Arabic) slave of the Giver of food
Abdulalim (Arabic) slave of the All-Knowing
Abdulbasit (Arabic) slave of the Generous
Abdullatif (Arabic) slave of the Good
Abdulhalim (Arabic) slave of the Patient
Abdulazim (Arabic) slave of the Great
Abduljalil (Arabic) slave of the Glorious
Abdulkarim (Arabic) slave of the Magnanimous
Abdulhakim (Arabic) slave of the Wise
Abdulhamid (Arabic) slave of the Praised One
Abulwahid (Arabic) slave of the One
Abdussamad (Arabic) slave of the Eternal
Abdulkadir (Arabic) slave of the Almighty
Abdurrashid (Arabic) slave of the Prudent
Abbas (Arabic) stern, gloomy. The name of the uncle of the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.)
Abu (Arabic) nominal stem means father, Spanish. at the beginning of the name of Ave. Abuali
Abulkhair (Arabic) doing good
Adam (Arabic) created from the dust of the ground
Adl (Arabic) fair
Akram (Arabic) generous
Ali (Arabic) exalted, name of the fourth Righteous Caliph Ali (r.a.)
Alvi (Chechen) sublime
Alkhazur (Chechen) eagle
Alyauddin (Arabic) nobility of faith
Amir (Arabic) ruler
Arzu (Chechen) eagle
Askhab (Arabic) the friendliest
Akhmat (from Arabic) glorified
Anzor (Arabic) the most caring
Ahmad (Arabic) one of the names of the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.)
Ayub (Arabic) repentant, name of the Prophet Ayub (peace be upon him)
Bagawuddin (Arabic) height of religion
Bashir (Arabic) bringer of joy
Bekhan (Arabic) chief prince, head
Bishr (Arabic) joy
Borz (Chechen) wolf
Bula (Chechen) bison
Bulat (Arabic) steel
Wadud (Arabic) loving, one of the names of Allah Al-Wadud
Walid (Arabic) father
Vakha (Chechen) live
Voroshil (Russian) on behalf of the marshal Soviet Union Kliment Voroshilov.
Ghazi (Arabic) warrior
Gazimagomed (Arabic) warrior of Muhammad (s.a.w.)
Dawud (Arabic) beloved, dear
Denis (Greek) From Dionys - god of the vital forces of nature, god of wine. This name is prohibited for Muslims.
Dikalu (Russian) comes from the name of party leader Nikolai Gikalo. This name is prohibited for Muslims.
Jabrail (Arabic) name of one of the archangels
Jamal (Arabic) handsome
Jamaldin (Arabic) beauty of faith
Dika (Chechen) good
Dobruska (Russian) from the surname of the head of the Vedensky district Dobrovolsky, who was killed by the abrek Zelimkhan.
Dukhvakha (Chechen) live long
Zaid (Arabic) abundance
Zakiy (Arabic) pure
Zaman (Arabic) time, era
Zahid (Arabic) abstinent
Zelimzan (Chechen) healthy, long-living, real
Ziyad (Arab) greatness
Ziyauddin (Arabic) radiance of faith
Zuhair (Arabic) bright, light
Ibrahim (ancient Hebrew-Arabic) father of nations, the name of the Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) in the biblical tradition Abraham
Idris (Arabic) name of Prophet Idris (peace be upon him)
Izuddin (Arabic) greatness of faith
Ikram (Arabic) honor, respect, reverence
Inal - lord
"Isa (Arabic) help of God, the name of the Prophet "Isa (peace be upon him)
Isam (Arabic) submission
Ismail (Arabic) name of the Prophet Ismail (peace be upon him)
Ishaq (Arabic) name of the Prophet Ishaq (peace be upon him)
Ihsan (Arabic) sincerity
Qais (Arabic) hard
Kura (Chechen) falcon
Kuira (Chechen) hawk
Lema (Chechen) lion
Lecha (Chechen) eagle
Lu (Chechen) roe deer
Magomed (Arabic) on behalf of the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.)
Majid (Arabic) glorious
Mayrsalt (Chechen) brave
Makkhal (Chechen) kite
Malik (Arabic) owner, ruler, king
Mansur (Arabic) protected, victorious
Mahdi (Arabic) guide
Murad (Arabic) willing, striving
Musa (Arabic) name of the Prophet, literally translated as pulled out of water
Mustafa (Arabic) chosen, chosen
Muslim (Arabic) Muslim
Muhammad (Arabic) glorified, glorious, name of the last Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.)
Muhsin (Arabic) doing good
Mukhtar (Arabic) chosen one
Nazir (Arabic) warning
Nal (Chechen) boar
Najmuddin (Arabic) star of faith
Nasruddin (Arabic) help of religion
Nokhcho (Chechen) Chechen
Ovlur (Chechen) lamb
Olkhazar (Chechen) bird
Osman (Arabic) name of the third Righteous Caliph Uthman (r.a.)
Pasha (Turkic) master
Piil (Chechen) elephant
Rajab (Arabic) seventh month of the Islamic calendar
Ramadan (Arabic) name of the holy month
Rahman (Arabic) merciful
Rahim (Arabic) merciful, compassionate
Rashid (Arabic) conscientious, prudent
Ruslan (Turkic) lion
Said (Arabic) blessed, happy
Sai (Chechen) deer
Sayyid (Arabic) lord
Saifuddin (Arabic) sword of faith
Saifullah (Arabic) sword of Allah
Salah (Arabic) justice
Salih (Arabic) name of the Prophet Salih (peace be upon him)
Salman (Arabic) friend
Suleiman (Arabic) living in health and prosperity, the name of the Prophet Suleiman (peace be upon him)
Suli (Chechen) Dagestani
Sultan (Arabic) ruling
Sutarbi (Chechen) greedy
Tagir (Arabic) pure, sincere
Turpal (Chechen) hero
Umar (Arabic) name of the second Righteous Caliph Umar (r.a.)
Osama (Arabic) lion
Fazl (Arabic) venerable
Hamid (Arabic) praiseworthy, praiseworthy, praising God
Haris (Arabic) plowman
Khoza (Chechen) sparrow
Tshogal (Chechen) fox
Cha (Chechen) bear
Chaborz (Chechen) bear and wolf
Shamsuddin (Arabic) sun of faith
Sharif (Arabic) noble
Shahid (Arabic) testifying to monotheism in the face of death
Emin (Arabic) faithful
Yunus (from Hebrew) stream, the name of the Prophet Yunus (peace be upon him)
Yaqub (Arabic) name of Prophet Yaqub (peace be upon him)
Female Chechen names
Aziza (Arabic) dear, dear
'Aida (Arabic) visiting
Aisha (Arabic) prosperous, the name of one of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.)
Aina (Arabic) source
'Alia (Arabic) majestic
Amina (Arabic) faithful
Amani (Arabic) desire
Amira (Arabic) leader
Anisa (Arabic) friendly
'Asama (Arabic) purity
Asila (Arabic) noble
Asiya (Arabic) caretaker of the weak, the name of the pharaoh’s faithful wife
Asma (Arabic) name of the daughter of Abubakr (r.a.)
Bashira (Arabic) bringing joy
Bayanat (Arabic) precision
Bilqis (Arabic) name of the Queen of Sheba
Birlant (Chechen) diamond
Jamila (Arabic) beautiful
Janan (Arabic) heart of the soul
Children (Chechen) silver
Deshi (Chechen) gold
Zhovkhar (Chechen) pearls
Zainab (Arabic) name of the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
Zayna (Arabic) beautiful
Zakiyya (Arabic) pure
Zahira (Arabic) luminous
Zaza (Chechen) flowering
Zezag (Chechen) flower
Zuleikha (Arabic) name of the wife of the Prophet Yusuf (peace be upon him)
Zumrud (Arabic) emerald
Zuhra (Arabic) flower, star
Yisa (Chechen) stay
Iman (Arabic) faith
Kamila (Arabic) perfection
Kasir (Arabic) a lot
Khokha (Chechen) pigeon
Laila (Arabic) night
Lina (Arabic) tenderness, meekness
Madina (Arabic) city of the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.)
Maimuna (Arabic) blessed
Makkah (Arabic) city of Mecca
Maliika (Arabic) angel
Maryam (Arabic) name of the mother of Prophet Isa (peace be upon them)
Mufida (Arabic) necessary
Nabila (Arabic) famous
Najat (Arabic) unharmed
Najiyya (Arabic) security
Nazira (Arabic) equal
Nailya (Arabic) acquiring
Nasira (Arabic) winner
Nafisa (Arabic) precious
Nidaa (Arabic) call
Nur (Arabic) light
Polla (Chechen) butterfly
Raisa (Arabic) leader
Razia, Razeta (Arabic) pleased
Rashida (Arabic) prudent
Ruwayda (Arabic) smoothly walking
Ruqiya (Arabic) name of the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
Rumani (Arabic) pomegranate seed
Sawda (Arabic) name of one of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.)
Seda (Chechen) star
Sa'ida (Arabic) happy
Sakina (Arabic) divine world in the shower
Salima (Arabic) healthy
Sana'a (Arabic) splendor
Safa (Arabic) clarity, purity
Safiyya (Arabic) carefree, pure
Sahla (Arabic) smooth
Sumaiya (Arabic) name of the first female martyr
Suhaila (Arabic) smooth, light
Suhaima (Arabic) small arrow
Tabarak (Arabic) grace
Taus (Arabic) peacock
Ummukulsum (Arabic)
Fawziya (Arabic) lucky
Fazila (Arabic) virtue
Fatima (Arabic) name of the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
Farida (Arabic) unique
Fariha (Arabic) happy, joyful
Firdovs (Arabic) name of one of the levels of Paradise
Hawa (Arabic) foremother of people
Khadija (Arabic) name of one of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
Hadiya (Arabic) righteous
Hajar (Arabic) name of the wife of Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him)
Halima (Arabic) tender, the name of the nurse of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
Khalisa (Arabic) sincere
Khalifa (Arabic) caliphate
Hanifa (Arabic) true believer
Hasna (Arabic) beautiful
Hayat (Arabic) life
Huria (Arabic) maiden of paradise
Chovka (Chechen) jackdaw
Sharifa (Arabic) noble
Yasira (Arabic) meek
Yasmine (Arabic) jasmine
Yakha (Chechen) live
Yakhita (Chechen) let me live
Some names presented may have different spellings from their original forms In the original language. Taking into account the features Chechen language Some names contain altered letters. In parentheses it is indicated which language it comes from given name. If you do not find the name you are interested in, look in other names or in the search program on our website. You can send information, we will be grateful for adding to the list of Chechen names and their meanings.
A name is not just a combination of sounds to which a person responds. Since ancient times, people have noticed that a name determines the fate of its owner, gives him strengths and abilities, and also gives weaknesses and shortcomings. Each nationality has its own popular and favorite names for boys and girls, with secret meaning. Chechen names are amazing in their sound, beautiful, but unusual for European ears.
Groups by origin
Depending on their origin, Chechen names can be divided into three groups:
- Folk, native options. The most ancient, which are the true pride of the Chechen people. Their distinctive feature is brevity; they consist of one, maximum two syllables. They owe their appearance to mother nature: animals, plants, minerals. Examples are numerous: Borz (from the word “wolf”), Lecha (“eagle”), Lu (“roe deer”), Zhovkhan (“pearl”).
- Borrowed. They came to Chechen from Persian, Turkic and Arabic languages and make up the main layer of names. Among them there are a lot of Muslim options with a religious connotation: Osman, Suleiman and, of course, Muhammad, Magomed. Such names as Khasbulat, Mansur, Albek came from Turkic. Numerous female names were adopted by Chechens from Arabic sources: Yasmin, Zukhra, as well as from the Koran (Madina, Zeinab, Aisha).
- Modern. Most of the people use traditional names to this day, but the influence of the modern West is still felt, which is why the following options appear: Louise, Tamara, Rosa, Sasha. Often the source of such borrowing is the Russian language.
These are the main groups of Chechen names, many of them sound very unusual for modern man, poetic and soulful, and their secret meaning adds special interest to them.
Variety of male names
One of the main sources from which Chechen names appeared was borrowings from the Arabic language, which gave a huge number of options with religious overtones. Among the male names popular among Chechens are the following options:
These are the Chechen male names and their meaning. Of course, it is far from represented full list, but only the most frequently used options that came to to the Chechen people from Arabic primary sources. These names are still popular today, although they often face competition from more modern options.
Coming from the natural world
Among the Chechen names there are those that endow their owner with the qualities of the most worthy representatives of the world wildlife. Examples are numerous:
Rare now Chechen boy gets so ancient beautiful name With rich history, however, this fact does not negate their value. Sometimes a family that adheres to traditional views gives its son just such a noble name that will influence his subsequent fate.
Popular female names
Chechen names for girls are very numerous, but researchers note that more than 70% of them are borrowings from Arabic sources. However, there are also native Chechen variants, for example, Birlant, this name means “diamond”, Children - with the meaning “silver”, Deshi - “gold”, Zhovkhar - “pearl”. More examples: Zaza means “blooming”, Zezag translates as “flower”, Polla means “butterfly” in Chechen. The poetic name Seda translates as “star”.
Names help to understand the culture of the Chechen people. If men were compared to representatives of the animal world, noble animals and proud birds of prey, then girls were associated primarily with jewelry and flowers.
Most beautiful
The list of Chechen names for girls, beautiful and modern, is quite extensive, and each of them gives its owner certain character traits, strengths and weaknesses, mystical abilities, talismans and lucky numbers.
Aziza - beautiful, sonorous name for the kare-eyed beauty, which endowed its owner with endless creative potential. This girl is talented in everything, plays the piano very well musical instruments, draws, writes poetry or prose. Often Azizs become fashion designers or tattoo artists. Their appearance is bright and memorable, their character is strong-willed and strong, so such girls are doomed to success.
Aina - thanks to the combination of sounds, this name for girls sounds gentle and poetic. It endowed its owner with a vulnerable nature, as well as independence and courage. Aina girls have the makings of a leader since childhood, but they try so subtly to influence their environment that they almost never encounter negativity or resistance. The meaning of the name is “mirror”; indeed, these girls see right through their interlocutor.
The name Asiya sounds tender, the meaning of which is “who knows how to heal.”
Bayanat - very sonorous Chechen female name, its owner has a strong character, formed under the influence of Mercury and Uranus, she looks forward with confidence, is not afraid life trials. Despite the fact that Bayanat is not a very popular name, it does not lose its beauty.
Jamila is a mysterious name, it contains a riddle, its bearer certainly has a talent that will be revealed literally from the first years of her life. At the same time, Jamila is a very good wife, a wonderful mother, and an exemplary housewife. The meaning of the name is “beautiful”.
The name Kurbika is very beautiful, which in Arabic means “proud”, “reliable”, it is very ancient name, which is used by the Chechen people to this day.
Layla, meaning “night,” and Lina, “modesty,” sound tender and touching.
Modern variations
Chechen women's names and their meanings are very diverse, some of them have a long history, a beautiful poetic sound, but there are also those that are quite modern and can be used to name a girl, not necessarily even an oriental one:
Aliya is one of these names; it came to the Chechen people from Arab sources and endowed its owner with piercing beauty and talent. Girls with this unusual name they are distinguished by their fortitude, they look with pride at their offenders, but hate when anyone tries to penetrate them inner world. They are sincere, but often their deep nature is misunderstood ordinary people. Only in the company of “our own”, like-minded people, the owner rare name Aliya opens up completely.
Amira is another beautiful Chechen name, it means “mistress”. These are very active, lively girls, purposeful and persistent, smart and efficient. Can be used by parents who dream of giving their daughter an unusual name.
Despite some unusualness to European ears, Zeinab is a very modern female name, endowing its bearer with talent, beauty and wisdom. It is Zeinab's girls who become ideal oriental wives - quiet and submissive at first glance, they masterfully know how to subjugate the will of their husband so that he does not even realize his dependent position.
The name Kamila sounds beautiful and modern, and it is in this version, with one “l”, that is found among Chechen women. Translated from Arabic it means “perfection”. The name Madina, sonorous and unusual, is also often used.
Maryam is a name that will become a real adornment for a girl of our time, despite the fact that it has a very long history. Its owners are distinguished by their lively disposition, cheerful, good-natured character, they are proactive and sociable.
Chechen names are not just beautiful and non-trivial options for naming a child. This is a whole culture and history, each of them has a special meaning and gives its bearer some important personality traits.
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