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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.

Aidamir Айдэмыр m Circassian, Chechen
From Turkish ay meaning "moon, month" combined with demir "iron".

Alibek m Kazakh, Uzbek, Avar, Kumyk, Dargin, Kabardian, Karachay-Balkar, Ossetian
Combination of Ali 1 and the Turkish military title beg meaning "chieftain, master".

Aliy Алий m Circassian, Karachay-Balkar
Circassian and Balkar form of Ali 1.

Amdzhed Амджэд m Circassian
Kabardian form of Amjad.... [more]

Andeimirqan Андемыркъан m Circassian (Rare, Archaic), Adyghe (Rare, Archaic), Kabardian (Rare, Archaic)
Name of a Circassian military hero from Kabardia.

Aniuar Ӏэниуар m Circassian, Karachay-Balkar
Kabardian (East Circassian) and Balkar form of Anwar.

Arambiy Арамбий m Adyghe
Derived from Persian آرام (ârâm) meaning "quiet, calm, tranquil"and the Turkish military title beg meaning "chieftain, master".

Arsein m Circassian

Ashamaz Ащэмэз, Ашэмэз m Caucasian Mythology, Circassian
Circassian form of Atsamaz.

Askerbiy Аскэрбий m Circassian
Derived from Arabic عَسْكَر (ʿaskar) meaning "army, soldiers" and the Turkic military title beg meaning "chieftain, master".

Aslanbi Аслъэнбий, Аслъэнби m Circassian
Kabardian (East Circassian) cognate of Aslanbek.

Aslanbiy Аслъанбий m Circassian, Karachay-Balkar
Adyghe (West Circassian) and Balkar cognate of Aslanbek.

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

Aslhenbiy Аслъэнбий m Circassian (Rare)
Variant transcription of Aslanbiy or Aslanbi. A known bearer was Oleg Aslhenbiy Af’ewine (1957-1993), who fought in the Abkhaz-Georgian War of 1992-1993.

Astemir Астемыр m Circassian
From Turkic āŕ meaning "few, little, small" and temür meaning "iron".

Aydamir Айдэмыр m Circassian
From Turkic ay meaning "moon" and temür meaning "iron".

Aydamirkhan Айдамирхан m Crimean Tatar, Adyghe
From айдамир (aydamir) meaning "moon iron" and хан (khan) meaning "king, ruler"

Aytech Айтеч m Circassian
Circassian version of Aytek

Azik m Uzbek, Kabardian

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.

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.

Beslan Беслъэн, Беслъан m Chechen, Ingush, Circassian, Abkhaz, Karachay-Balkar
From the Turkish military title beg meaning "chieftain, master" combined with Turkic arslan meaning "lion".

Bibert m Circassian, Karachay-Balkar
Possibly a form of Albert.

Bilyal Билал m Circassian
Circassian form of Bilal.

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.

Daut Даут m Albanian, Indonesian, Malay, Kabardian, Karachay-Balkar
Albanian, Indonesian, Malay, Kabardian and Balkar form of Dawud (see David).

Dawut Даут m Circassian
Circassian form of David.

Discheshu m Circassian
Means "golden knight" in Circassian.

Dizchin m Circassian
Means "silver" in Circassian.

Doletbiy Долэтбий m Circassian (Rare)
Most likely from Persian دولت (dowlat) meaning "state, government, country" (of Arabic origin) combined with the Turkish military title beg meaning "chieftain, master".

Dzeghaschte m Circassian
Means "that which scares the army" in Circassian.

Dzeshu m Circassian
Means "army knight" in Circassian.

Dzhantemir Джантэмыр m Circassian
From Persian جان (jân) meaning “soul, being, life” combined with Turkish demir meaning “iron”.

Eskindar Эскиндар, Эскиндэр m Adyghe, Kabardian, Circassian
Circassian form of Alexander.

Eyub Эюб, Аюб m Adyghe, Circassian, Kabardian
Circassian form of Job

Ghise Гъисэ m Adyghe, Circassian, Kabardian
One of the many Circassian forms of Jesus. It originated from Isa 1.

Ghwaze m Circassian
Means "leading light" in Circassian.

Ghwch'e m Circassian
Means "blacksmith" in Circassian.

Ghwsch'ine m Circassian
Means "iron-eyed" in Circassian.

Hangeri Хьанджэрый, Хъанджэрый, Хангирай m Circassian, Adyghe, Kabardian
From Turkic "Khan" and "Giray"

Haydar Хьэйдар, Айдар m Circassian, Adyghe, Kabardian
Circassian form of Haidar

Hazret Хьазрэт m Circassian, Turkish (Rare)
Derived from Persian حضرت (hazrat) meaning "holiness, excellency, majesty". A notable bearer is Hazret Sovmen (1937-), the second President of Adygea from 2002-2007.

Hedrikhe m Circassian, Caucasian Mythology
Circassian God of Death.

Hesch'emaxwe m Circassian
Means "happy guest" in Circassian.

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.

Kasbulat Къэсболэт m Circassian
Kabardian form of Khasbulat.

Kazbek Казбек m Circassian, Ossetian
From the name of a dormant volcano located in the Caucasus region of Russia.

K'elesh'au Къоджэшъау m Circassian
Means "boy of the city" or "son of the city" in Adyghe.

Kezbeik m Circassian
Derived from the Arabic Qadi and the Turkic beyk meaning "master, leader".

Khasanbi Хьэсэнбий, Хьасанбий, Хьасанбый m Circassian
Derived the given name Khasan combined with the Ottoman Turkish title بك (beg) meaning "chief, lord, master".

Khasanbiy Хьасанбий, Хьэсэнбий m Circassian
Variant transcription of Khasanbi.

Khazhbi Хьэжбий m Karachay-Balkar, Circassian
Derived from Arabic حَاجِب (ḥājib) meaning "doorman, gatekeeper".

Khizir Хъызыр m Chechen, Ingush, Circassian
Chechen, Ingush and Circassian form of Khidr.

Khurshit Хьурщит m Circassian, Kabardian, Adyghe
Circassian form of Khurshid.

Kodes m Circassian, Caucasian Mythology
The god of Mountains.

Kuba Кубэ m Circassian

L'imaxwe m Circassian
Circassian masculine name meaning "happy man".

Mamsır Мамсыр m Circassian, Adyghe, Kabardian
Circassian form of Mansur. Also the native name of the Circassian leader Hawduqo Mansur.

Matte Маттэ m Circassian, Kabardian, Adyghe
Circassian form of Matthew.

Medzhid m Adyghe
Adyghe form of Majid.

Mezytha m Circassian, Caucasian Mythology
The god of Forests, Hunt and Beasts.

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".

Myshaost Мышъэост m Circassian (Rare)
Derived from Adyghe мышъэ (məŝă) meaning "bear".

Nalbi Нальбый m Circassian
Either means "happy ruler" or derived from Persian نعل (na'l) meaning "horseshoe" (of Arabic origin) combined with the Ottoman Turkish title بك (beg) meaning "chief, lord, master".

Nart Нарт m Circassian
From the name of a race of superhuman giants in Caucasian mythology, derived from Proto-Iranian narθra- meaning "manhood" (from h₂nḗr meaning "man").

Naschx'we f & m Circassian
Circassian unisex name meaning "grey-eyed".

Nedighe m Circassian
Circassian masculine name meaning "sun-eyed".

Nurbiy Нурбий m Circassian
Derived from Arabic نُور (nūr) meaning "light" and the Turkish military title beg meaning "chieftain, master".

Pashetsuk m Adyghe (Rare), Circassian (Rare), Kabardian (Rare)
Meaning "little commander" or "little pasha".

Petrezok m Circassian
Name of a 15th-century prince from Western Circassia. Possibly the Circassian version of the name Petros.

Pschimaxwe m Circassian
Circassian masculine name meaning "happy prince".

Psebide m Circassian
Circassian masculine name meaning "strong soul".

Psetha m Circassian, Caucasian Mythology
The god of Life and Souls.

Pshimaf Пшьымаф m Circassian
Means "happy leader" in Adyghe, ultimately derived from pasha, an Ottoman Turkish military title.

Qaschx'we m Circassian
Circassian masculine name meaning "sky blue".

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".

Rezuan Резуан m Malay, Bengali, Kabardian
Malay, Bengali and Kabardian form of Ridwan.

Salbiy Салбий m Circassian
Derived from Arabic سَالَ (sāla) meaning "to flow, to run" (figuratively meaning "brook, stream, creek") combined with the Turkish military title beg meaning "chieftain, master".

Salekh m Adyghe
Adyghe form of Salih.

Schyble m Circassian, Caucasian Mythology
The god of Lightning.

Shaghir m Circassian
Means "wine" in Circassian.

Shumaf Шумаф m Circassian
Means "happy horseman, happy rider" in Adyghe (West Circassian), derived from шы (šə) "horse".

Shumaf'e m Circassian
Derived from the Circassian word shu meaning "knight, horseman" and maf'e that possibly means "fire".

Soferbi Софербый m Circassian

Sozresh m Circassian, Caucasian Mythology
The god of Fertility and family.

Tambi Тамби m Adyghe, Arabic (Mashriqi)
Derived from там (tam) meaning "whole, entire" combined with би (bi) meaning "ruler". The latter element is ultimately derived from the Turkic military title beg meaning "chieftain, master".... [more]

Thageledj m Circassian, Caucasian Mythology
The god of Flora and crops.

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.

Tlepsh Лъэпщ m Caucasian Mythology, Circassian (Rare)
From Ancient Greek χάλυψ (khálups) meaning "steel, iron" via Latin chalybs. In Circassian mythology, Tlepsh is a patron god of blacksmiths, weapons, iron, and fire.

Tuguzhuko Тыгъужъыкъо, Тыгъужъыкъуэ m Circassian (Rare), History
Meaning unknown. A known bearer was Tuguzhuko Kyzbech (1777-1840), a Circassian nobleman and leader during the Russian-Circassian War.

Uashkhue m Circassian, Caucasian Mythology
The god of Sky.

Urysbiy Урысбий m Circassian (Rare)
Derived from Adyghe Урыс (Urys) meaning "Russian (person)" combined with the Turkish military title beg meaning "chieftain, master".

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.

Zalim Залым m Circassian
Circassian form of Zelim.

Zalimkhan Залымхъан m Dagestani, Circassian, Chechen
Dagestani and Circassian form as well as a Chechen variant of Zelimkhan.

Zamudin Замудин m Circassian
Means "strong faith", derived from Arabic صَمَد (ṣamad) meaning "eternal, everlasting" or "strong" combined with دِين (dīn) meaning "religion, faith".... [more]

Zaurbi Заурбий m Circassian
Kabardian (East Circassian) cognate of Zaurbek.

Zaurbiy Заурбий m Circassian
Adyghe (West Circassian) cognate of Zaurbek.

Zaurkan Зауркъан m Circassian
Derived from the given name Zaur combined with the Turkic title khan meaning "ruler, leader".

Zawirbiy Заурбий m Circassian (Rare)
Variant transcription of Zaurbi or Zaurbiy.

Zecherıy Зэчэрый, Зэчэрые m Circassian, Adyghe, Kabardian
Circassian version of Zachariah.

Zeik'we m Circassian
Means "campaign" in Circassian.

Zekuethash m Circassian, Caucasian Mythology
The god of War.

Ziramikw m Circassian
Means "person whom one dare not attack" in Cicassian.