Male and female Caucasian names

The names of the inhabitants of the Caucasus are quite diverse. In this article we will talk a little about what they are and where they come from. In addition, we will list a small list, which includes the most characteristic Caucasian names.

Names in the Caucasus: composition

There are a lot of names in this region and they do not represent a single common Caucasian tradition. Onomasticon of the Caucasus is formed first of all from independent traditions of all national states. Of course, each ethnos has its own variants, rooted in national culture and language. Accordingly, many names carry a certain flavor of the country from which they originate. Nevertheless, in the Caucasus there is also a common reservoir, since many Caucasian names come from Persian and Arabic languages. Their distribution in this region is due to Islamization, which was the subject of most of the Caucasian states. Christian countries, like, for example, Georgia and Armenia, have onomasticon, which represents a rather original tradition, which stands out somewhat against the general background. In addition to them, there are various subethnoses in the Caucasus, which, while preserving their own unique cultural and religious traditions, also differ in the nature of the names that children are called.

Caucasian names: sources

Leaving aside the various kinds of particulars, let us dwell on what is the mainstream Caucasian onomasticon. With regard to the sources of names, it practically does not differ in any way from other nationalities scattered throughout the world. First, the most ancient Caucasian names originate in the names of animals and plants. Equally popular are the forms that derive from the qualities of character that parents wanted to nurture in their offspring. Next come the names associated with wealth, wealth and health. Among women's names, the theme of beauty also prevails. Often it is symbolically and figuratively associated with flowers and moonlight. Although, in fact, the names associated with the heavenly bodies can be identified in a separate category. Finally, with regard to male names, they often correlate with categories of power, power and strength. Next, we give some of the most beautiful Caucasian names in our opinion, so that you can feel their specificity.

Men's names

Shamil. This is a very common name. You can translate it using the word "all-encompassing".

Abu. In fact, that's the name of one of the closest companions and relatives of the Prophet Muhammad. Due to this, it is considered honorable among the followers of Islam, and therefore it is often found in the Caucasus.

Rashid. Translate this option into Russian is quite difficult. It means several qualities at the same time, such as prudence, consciousness and worldly wisdom.

Said. The Caucasian names of boys, as already mentioned, are often of Arab origin. This name is among them. It means "happy".

Ibrahim. A name especially popular in Chechnya. It comes from the Hebrew form "Abraham". Means "father of many nations".

Murat. Translated into Russian, this name means "the desired goal."

Denis. Another name, characteristic mainly for Chechnya. But it comes from Greece, where it was called the god of winemaking.

Mustafa. Means "elected". Is one of the favorite names among Muslims.

Rahman. A very beautiful name, which translates as "mercy."

Mansour. If you try to translate this name into Russian, you will get something like "protected".

Umar. Means "vital".

Ramadan. In fact, this is the name of the holy month of the Islamic calendar.

Female names

Ainura. Translated as "high society".

Aysha. This is a very common female name in the Caucasus. It is connected with the very concept of life and can be translated as "living" or "living."

Alia. A noble name, which means "sublime" or "outstanding."

Balzhan. Caucasian names for girls are often based on some symbolic analogies. For example, this option literally means "honey", hinting at the "sweet taste" of its bearer.

Gulnaz. In translation into Russian means "tender, like a flower".

Samira. This name has two meanings. The first relates to motherhood and childbearing and literally means "prolific". Another variant of its translation is "fruitful". But the second meaning, which is invested in it, is best transmitted by the word "interlocutor".