Beautiful Chechen names for boys. What do Chechen names mean: interpretation and history of origin

Each nation has its own tradition of forming personal names. The Chechens are no exception. Their surnames are based on the names of birds or animals, proper names, they are of Chechen origin or are rooted in Persian or Arabic languages.

Chechen surnames - list

Have you ever wondered where your family came from? Sometimes it happens that a person does not suspect who his relatives are or does not attach much importance to this. But knowing what name his family had, you can learn a lot about your ancestors in the male or female line. If you want to know popular Chechen surnames, the alphabetical list of them is given below. Look, maybe one of your great-grandfathers was a mountain dweller.

• Azanaevs;
• Aidamirovs;
• Albagaevs;
• Amiev;
• Bogaevs;
• Borshaevs;
• Burgalaev;
• Valuevs;
• goyim;
• Daurbekovs;
• Dudayev;
• Zavgaevs;
• Zakaevs;
• Ismoilovs;
• the Kalakoevs;
• Kutaevs;
• Lorsanovs;
• Makhdaevs;
• Melardoevs;
• Omaevs;
• Rakhimovs;
• Rashidovs;
• Solgiriev;
• Sulimovs;
• Supurovs;
• Turaevs;
• Khadzhievs;
• Khidievs;
• the Tsugiyevs;
• barrows;
• Shovkhalovs;
• Yusupovs.

Chechen names and surnames

Chechen names and surnames can have both original origin and be borrowed from other languages. From Arabic and Persian, Chechens, like other Muslims, use such male names like Ali, Magomed, Shamil, female Aliya, Leyla, etc. Chechen names have much in common with the Ingush ones, the distinguishing feature of which is only the predominant use of the sound “ai”.

Russian-language versions are widespread. Women's diminutives names can act as full forms(Dasha, Zina). The original names are full of variety. Their meaning is based on nouns (Borz - "wolf", Ruslan - "lion"), adjectives (Daud - "beloved, dear", Zelimzan - "healthy, living long"), verbs (Toita - "stop").

Surnames of the indigenous population of Chechnya have ancient origin. Their spelling as well as their pronunciation can be different depending on the dialect. In the days of the Soviet Union, to unify the spelling, many of them added the endings "-ov", "-ev", and the declension occurred according to the rules of Russian grammar. Now a large group of people are inclined to return to their original forms, which shows their respect for their roots, especially among the male population.

Beautiful Chechen surnames

For carriers different languages their perception of the sounds of someone else's alphabet, so the same word is perceived differently by their ear. hallmark phonetics of the peoples of the Caucasus is a large number of deaf and hard sounds, a sequence of several consonants. Beautiful Chechen surnames for our ear can be called those in which there is a sufficient number of vowels, and the consonants are mostly voiced. For us, such surnames of Chechens as Azizovs, Umaevs, the list of which can be continued, will be more harmonious.

Famous Chechen surnames

Caucasians are related by blood great importance. Even if your relative many centuries ago committed a significant act for his people, then his family will be honored and respected. In addition to blood ties, Chechens are proud of their compatriots. Therefore, famous Chechen surnames can be considered those that had prominent people of the country - Magomedov, Kadyrov, Visaitov, Yamadayev, Khasbulatov, etc. Among them there are people different professions: politicians, military, artists, athletes, doctors.

Fate scattered the Chechens around the world. Some of them fled during war times, a large number were deported during Soviet Union(the lists number hundreds of thousands of people), some left the country on their own, leaving for the Arab states or Europe. Many of them have achieved fame outside of Chechnya, but they are still honored and respected, because they do not forget about their roots.

Video: Chechen female names

Naming is the first, main event in the life of a newborn baby. Many people believed and still believe that the name plays an important role in the fate of a person. Therefore, the Chechens, like many representatives of other nationalities, treated this event with great seriousness and attention. But times pass and the legacy is lost, just like many of the traditions of the concept of Islam. In our time, the name is sometimes the only sign by which we can assume what denomination and sometimes nationality this or that person is.
Names are the historical heritage of the people. Unfortunately, many of the original Chechen names undeservedly forgotten, fading into the past. Names carry a part of the history, culture, faith of their people.

Classification of names by origin

Some traditional Chechen names that arose on the basis of his original lexical fund reflect his attitude to the life around him. 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, is the names oriental origin. They took root in the territory of the Chechen people for the most part during the spread of Islam. Basically, these are the names of the Prophets and Messengers, the Prophet Muhammad. His associates, students, followers. Also, based on many hadiths, we learn that best names- consisting of the prefix "Abd" - a slave and one of the epithets of Allah. For example, Abdullah is the slave of Allah, Abdurrahman is the slave of the Merciful.

The most common names.

Modern Chechen names include both native Chechen anthroponyms and those borrowed from Persian, Arabic and Russian. The original names often denote birds and animals: Lecha (“falcon”), Kokha (“dove”), Kuyra (“hawk”), Tskhogal (“fox”), Cha (“bear”).

But more often they reflect a specific verb form: Vakha - “live”, Yahiita - “let live”. Often there are beautiful Chechen names formed from participles and adjectives: Dika - “good”. These anthroponyms reflect the attitude of people to life, flora and fauna: Zelimzan (“healthy, real”), Lu (“roe deer”), Mayrsalt (“brave”), Nokhcho (“Chechen”), Suli (“Dagestan”). Such names are not as popular today as those borrowed from neighbors.

Names borrowed from other cultures

A lot of Chechen names were borrowed from Arabic and Persian languages: Ali, Umar, Yakub, Magomed, Akhmat, Shamsuddin, Sayfulla, Mukhsin, Ihsan, Zaman - common Chechen male names. And female: Jamila, Zuhra, Maimuna, Nazira, Savda, Leila, Amanat, Rebiat, Safiyya, Fazil, Halima, Yasmin. Names can also be compound, in which elements such as “bek” or “soltan” are attached to the main part. This part can be at the beginning or at the end.

Many Chechen female names were borrowed from Russian: Liza, Raisa, Rosa, Louise, Zinaida, Zhanna, Tamara, Dasha and others. Often, a diminutive form of the name is recorded as official. For example, Sasha or Zhenya, which is quite common among mountain peoples.

Depending on what dialect the inhabitants of Chechnya speak, the pronunciation and even spelling of the same name varies: Akhmad - Akhmat, Yunus - Yunas, Abuyazid - Abuyazit.

AT recent times among the highlanders, names of Arabic origin are becoming increasingly popular.

Factors in the formation of Chechen names

Original Nakh names reflect the attitude to the surrounding life. The Chechen language has a certain number of personal names that have arisen on the basis of its original lexical fund. These names are very specific and related to flora and fauna and attribute names. Original names represent the most ancient layer in Chechen anthroponymy, they are the property of the Chechen language and rarely penetrate into other languages.
Significant reflection in personal Chechen names receives animal world:

God (buozh) - a goat;

Bula (bul) - bison;

Borz (buorz) - wolf;

Ovlur - lamb of winter cattle;

Other names of predatory animals are used as nicknames that reflect one or another trait of a person:

Cha is a bear;

Peel - elephant;

Nal - boar;

Boar - strength is emphasized;

Tskhogal - a fox, cunning, flattery, servility are emphasized;

Dhaka - a mouse, the ability to go everywhere and avoid trouble is emphasized;

Tsitsig - a cat;

Lu (lu) - roe deer;

Sai - a deer, elegance, beauty, grace are emphasized;

Often in Chechen names there are names of domestic and wild birds:

Khokha - dove;

Moma (muom) - partridge;

Chovka - rook;

Kuyra - hawk;

Durgali - white-bellied swift;

Makkhal - kite;

Olkhazar - a bird;

Hyoza - sparrow;

Lecha - falcon;

Arzu - an eagle;

As names-nicknames expressing estimated characteristics, the following names of birds are used:

kotam (kuotam) - chicken;

bad - duck;

kyig - crow;

atyokh - hoopoe;

alkhanca—starling;

The names of insects and reptiles are used as nicknames:

Churk - mosquito;

Moza is a fly;

Zingat - ant;

Sesa - tadpole;

Tsaptsalg - grasshopper;

Formation of personal names from titles flora a common occurrence in every language:

Zhola - a small shrub;

Dushta (duushto) - ash;

Zezag - flowers;

Zaza - flowering;

Datta - rowan;

There are also names in the Chechen language derived from names precious metals and stones:

Deshi - gold;

Children are silver;

Birlant - a diamond;

Jovhar - pearls;

Mokhaz - flint;

In the Chechen language, there are also names that reflect natural phenomena, cosmic bodies:

Marha - a cloud, a cloud;

Seda (shieda) - a star;

Batta - lunar;

Malkh - azni - sunny beauty;

Cameta - camet;

Qilba - south;

In Chechen anthroponymy great place are occupied by spell names formed from verbs. Male names:

Waha - live;

Dukhavaha - live long;

Vahita - let him live;

Visa - stay;

Visiyata - let him stay;

Women's names:

Yaha - alive;

Yahyita - let him live;

Yisa - stay;

Such names were given in families where children did not survive. The difficult economic situation, poverty and hunger led to high infant mortality. And then the desperate mountain family turned to names-spells. When there were many girls in the family, they gave names-spells:

Saciyta, Toita - enough, let him stop;

Chechens gave names great value. The name was taken care of. Chechens say that "The name is the glory of the strong, the name is the shame and misfortune of the weak."

There are names in the Chechen language formed from adjectives:

Dika - good;

Masa - fast frisky, Mayra, Mayrbek;

Mayrsalt - brave (bek);

Sutarbi - greedy;
Khaza - beautiful, (Khazabika);

Kurbika - proud (bika);

More about Nakh names

The semantics of many names on the material of the Nakh languages ​​is not clear today. Unfortunately, many primordially and traditionally Nakh names are undeservedly forgotten and become a thing of the past. Yes, life changes and, reflecting these changes, names change, not just the words used as names, but what was meant by these names. There are many borrowed names in the Chechen language from other languages. It is generally accepted that among the peoples who converted to Islam, there are mainly Arabic names. This is not entirely true. In fact, these peoples have preserved several dozen names that were worn by the Arabs in the first century after the adoption of Islam. Of the proper Arabic names, only those that were in one way or another associated with the name of the Prophet Muhammad, may Allah bless and greet him, remain in use. And the names of his associates and students.

Many of the names that Chechens bear are oriental names, there are names borrowed from the Russian language and through it from other languages. Consider the etymology of some names:

Laila (Layla) - the name means lily.

Malik - the meaning of the name - owning, ruling.

Malika name meaning is queen.

Mansur name meaning is victorious.

Muhammad (Mohmad, Mahmud, Muhammad) - the meaning of the name is glorified, glorious.

b) The most popular female names today:

c) "Complete" dictionary of modern Chechen names:seven thousand names and variants

2200 male names (together with 4700 variants), 1200 female names (with 2500 variants)

Most significant books and scientific publications about Chechen names:

1) The secret of names. Vainakhs, Arabs and Islam (Bagaev M.Kh.)

// The book with this title was written in 1994 and was published in a small edition the same year. Only a few copies have survived to this day. In 2015 Chief Editor popular magazine "Nana" Lula Zhumalaeva decided to publish on the pages of the magazine (in print and electronic version, No. 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 / 2015) an abridged version of the book.

2) The history of Chechnya in a mirror reflection of proper names (Ibragimov K.Kh.)

3) Arabic names in the Chechen language (Almurzaeva P.Kh.)// The article "Names-Arabisms in the Chechen language" was published in the journal "Philological Sciences. Questions of Theory and Practice. Tambov, Gramota Publishing House, 2016, No. 9 (63), part 2, pp. 63-66, ISSN 1997-2911 // The author of the article is the deputy dean of the faculty foreign languages Chechen state university, candidate of philological sciences, associate professor Almurzaeva Petimat Khalidovna.

Oriental names. Etymology (Bibulatov N.S.)// We offer you an excerpt from the book "Chechen Names", published in 1991. The author of this book is Candidate of Philological Sciences Bibulatov Nurdin Saipudinovich. In it you will find almost 40 names popular among peoples who profess Islam.

4) Gender studies in Chechen linguistics(Bakhaeva L.M.)

// The article was published in the journal "Bulletin of the Stavropol State University: Philological Sciences. - 2007. - No. 53, pp. 111-117). It is posted on this site in an abbreviated form (only parts I and IV). Author Bakhaeva Leila Muharbekovna, Senior Lecturer, Department of Russian and Chechen Language, Grozny State Oil Institute.

5) Reflection of anthroponymy in the life of the Chechen people(from the dissertation of T.M. Shavlaeva)

// Shavlaeva Tamara Magamedovna - Associate Professor of the Department of Cultural Studies of the Chechen State. university, candidate historical sciences// Here are some fragments from her doctoral dissertation on the topic: “From the history of the development of culture economic activity Chechen people (XIX-early XX centuries). Specialty 07.00.07 Ethnography, ethnology, anthropology, 2017

6) Chechen and Ingush national traditions naming(Khasbulatova Z.I.)

// Khasbulatova Zulay Imranovna - Professor of the Chechen State University, Leading Researcher of the Department of Ethnology of the Institute for Humanitarian Research of the Academy of Sciences of the Chechen Republic// Here are some excerpts from her doctoral dissertation: traditional culture upbringing of children among the Chechens (XIX - early XX century). Specialty 07.00.07 - Ethnography, ethnology, anthropology, 2015

7) Big factual material by original Chechen names and surnames is concentrated in the monograph "Chechens in the Mirror of Tsarist Statistics (1860-1900)".// Its author Ibragimova Zarema Khasanovna. The book was published in 2000, republished in 2006, Moscow, Probel Publishing House, 244 pages, ISBN 5-98604-066-X. .

You will also find a selection of original Chechen names in the book "Chechen Weapons"// Author Isa Askhabov, pdf, 66 pages // pages 49-57 give the names of Chechen gunsmiths of the 18th-20th centuries, and pages 15-16 talk about the names of damask steel, which became male names (Khazbolat, Jambolat, etc.)

8) Structural-grammatical types of personal namesoriginal fund of the Chechen language

// Article "Structural and grammatical types of personal names of the original fund of the Chechen language", published in the journal Bulletin of the Institute of Educational Problems of the Chechen Republic, Issue. 7, 2009, Grozny// Author Aldieva Zura Abuevna - candidate of philological sciences, associate professor of the Russian language department of the Chechen State Pedagogical University.

9) Section "Names of Nakh languages: Chechen and Ingush names"(p. 364-382) in the "Directory of Personal Names of the Peoples of the RSFSR"// Ed. A.V. Superanskaya, Moscow, Publishing house "Russian language", 1987, first edition, 1979, section authors Yu.D. Desheriev and Kh. Oshaev, based on materials from the Chechen-Ingush Research Institute).

10) Collection "Consolidated Dictionary of Personal Names of Peoples North Caucasus". Moscow, publishing house "Nauka" / "Flinta", 2012// author of the project and head of the team of authors Roza Yusufovna Namitokova, Doctor of Philology, Professor of the Adyghe State University. University. // of greatest interest to us is the section "Vainakh: Ingush and Chechen names"(pp. 133-157) and section "Personal names of the eastern origin of the peoples of the North Caucasus"(pp. 399-484). Whole book - .

11) most large collection Chechen personal names - 5000 names and variants were collected by Bibulatov Nurdin Saipudinovich(philologist, specialist in grammar and anthroponymy of the Chechen language). The book "Chechen names" was completed by him in 1990, and the next year - printed. For obvious reasons, only a few copies have survived to this day. Today you can get acquainted with the book only here, on the site "Thousand Names". Just keep in mind that many of the names are "obsolete" and are practically not found today. Read a book.

Be sure to go to the "Muslim Names" section of this site - you will find a lot of useful information.

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At birth, a person acquires what remains with him for life - a name. Loving parents, choosing it for their child, take into account many factors: nationality, traditions, personal preference, respect for relatives, significance, time of birth. In this article we will consider the most common male Chechen names.

List and their meaning

The Chechen people are especially sensitive to how to name a newborn, especially a boy. Each name for this nation has some meaning, mainly it is associated with the culture of the people and religious affiliation, or means human qualities.

Chechen male names are distinguished by their beauty and grace of sound.

They are easy to pronounce, diverse, some are quite exotic. The inhabitants of the Chechen Republic have several dialects, so the same name most often has different variants pronunciation.

Below is a list of the most popular and modern Chechen names for men:

• Abdurrashid - Slave of the Guide to true path;
• Abbas is a lion, sullen;
• Abu - father;
• Akram - very generous;
• Ali - senior, exalted, proud;
• Alkhazur - an eagle prone to movement;
• Amir - prince, ruler;
• Arzu - desire, desire;
• Ashab - friendly;
• Ahmat - the one who is worthy of praise;
• Anzor is the most responsible;
• Bashir - one who brings joy;
• Bekhan - head, prince;
• Bishr - delight, fun;
• Borz - wolf;
• Bulat - steel;
• Wadud - God-lover;
• Walid - a descendant;
• Daud - chosen, beloved (derived from the name of David, the prophet of the true God);
• Denis - god of wine;
• Jabrail - close to God;
• Jamal - perfect;
• Zaman - reliable;
• Zahid - modest, well-bred;
• Zelimkhan is a long-liver;
• Zuhair - shining;
• Ibrahim - the ancestor;
• Idris - dedicated to God;
• Izzuddin - the power of belief;
• Ikram - reverence, honor;
• Ismail - may the true God hear;
• Ishak - laughing (derived from the name Isaac);
• Ihsan - sincere service to God;
• Kura - falcon;
• Magomed - praising;
• Majid - great, noble;
• Malik is a king;
• Mansur - the one who grants victory;
• Murad - hardworking;
• Musa - taken from the water;
• Mustafa - the best, reliable;
• Muhsin - loving good, worthy;
• Nazir - observing;
• Nokhcho - Chechen;
• Ovlur - lamb;
• Olkhazar - a bird;
• Rajab is the seventh month in the Muslim calendar;
• Ramadan - holy month fasting among Muslims (ninth according to the calendar);
• Rahman - sympathetic, compassionate;
• Rahim - kind;
• Rashid - one who goes the right way (one who does not turn off);
• Ruslan - from the word "Arslan" - a lion;
• Said - successful;
• Salman - peaceful, friendly;
• Sultan - dominating;
• Tagir - immaculate;
• Umar - living;
• Hamid - praising God;
• Haris is a hard worker;
• Sharif - selfless, selfless;
• Emin - fast, smart;
• Yunus - dove;
• Yusup - exalted;
• Yakub - pursuing, annoying.

A detailed analysis of the name Ramadan

The male name Ramadan (in Arabic pronunciation - Ramadan) comes from the name of one of the Muslim months, the ninth in a row, in which devout Muslims celebrate a holy fast. At this time, believers limit themselves in food, refuse intimacy, as well as exclude all possible bad habits and sinful tendencies.

The name Ramazan is considered the most common male Chechen name. It has several meanings - “hot”, “ardent”, “hot”, “sizzling”, which vividly describes the features of the month itself. In more early centuries the Chechen people had a custom to call babies by this name if they were born in the month of Ramadan.

It was considered a great responsibility to give the boys such a name, since it in itself was regarded as sacred.

Psychotype by name

It is believed that people bearing the name Ramadan are distinguished by liveliness of character and independence. Already in childhood, boys show pronounced self-will, curiosity, leadership.

Men with this name are romantic natures. Thanks to amorousness, Ramadan can be a gallant boyfriend. But, despite the great popularity among the female sex, this type of man takes marriage very seriously.

Family for everyone Chechen man- it's sacred. In his house is always order, cleanliness. Perhaps he is unnecessarily demanding of his family, but he is fair. The attitude towards children is reverent, sometimes the father shows increased attention to his kids, which speaks of his ardent love.

Ramazan is a very hospitable host, thanks to this quality his house is always full of guests. how caring and loving husband Ramadan creates ideal conditions to your other half. Although jealousy, an inherent quality of this type of men, can spoil the family idyll. No matter what, the support of family members is very important for Ramadan. Only in a caring family, like any other person, he feels needed.

Many successful businessmen and politicians bear the name Ramadan. This speaks of the peculiarities of this type of personality. Hard work and the desire to achieve more help Ramazan to achieve considerable success in his career. They can be attributed to the mathematical mindset and the ability to calculate some situations in advance. An increased sense of responsibility, restraint in emotions, patience also help to quickly move up the career ladder.

Ramadan always strives to be ahead of everyone. Others try to equal him, which in the end he gains universal respect. Often these qualities help Ramazan to become famous in the sports field as well.

Name and hidden talents

Speaking about a number of excellent qualities of the owners of the name Ramadan, we must not forget that everything is not so simple. Each name suggests hidden talents, active potential. Understanding personal motivation will help you strive for a future that fits your state of mind.

The bearer of the name Ramadan will be able to prove himself in matters related to the salvation of people. The desire to bring considerable benefit to people will inspire Ramazan to master such professions as a surgeon, pediatrician, psychotherapist, teacher. Sacrifice of one's own strength and means will help awaken organizational skills, thanks to which the creation of charitable foundations is possible.

In addition, the owner beautiful name can invest its capital in the construction of schools, hospitals, boarding schools and nursing homes, or use other ways to use money to help people in need.

Old Chechen names

Chechen names came to us from ancient times. The mixture of cultures and religions made it possible for many centuries to enrich their list. Some were borrowed from Persian or Arabic, some from Russian.

Each name has its own meaning. Some of them denoted the animal world, some wishes or human qualities. There were also those that included the names of countries or nationalities, luxury goods or precious metals.

Unfortunately, over time, many names are already forgotten, recede into the past and are not used in modern world. Nevertheless, in some villages one can occasionally still meet people bearing old male names.

Names derived from the names of wild animals and birds:

• Kuyra - hawk;
• Lecha - falcon;
• Bula - bison;
• Cha is a bear;
• Boar - denotes the power of the beast.

Nicknames that characterize a person:

• Kyig - crow;
• Alkhancha - starling;
• Zingat is like an ant;
• Sesa is a small tadpole.

There are Chechen names for boys that sound like requests.

Children wearing them were born in poor families, where there was a high mortality rate among newborns:

• Waha, Wahiita - let him live;
• Dukhavaha - live a long time;
• Wisiyata - stay alive.

The names that were formed during the introduction of Islam, denoted the names of the Eastern prophets, their companions:

• Abdullah is a servant of Allah or the Almighty;
• Abdurrahman - the servant of the Beneficent;
• Gabriel is an archangel.

Several ancient names of the inhabitants of the villages, popular several centuries ago:

• Aldzhurka;
• Aydymir;
• Bulu;
• Gagai;
• Misarkhan;
• Navrazak;
• Osma;
• Saadula;
• Savnak;
• Ullubay.

The male names of the Chechen people are undoubtedly a historical treasure.

Unfortunately, many of them are undeservedly forgotten. Nevertheless, many euphonious Chechen male names have been preserved, which honorably reflect the traditions of a beautiful nation.

Chechen male names: a list of modern beautiful names for boys and their meanings