Oybek
Oybek is a Muslim boy name of Uzbek (Turkic) origin, meaning “Moon lord, noble as the moon”.
| Meaning | Moon lord, noble as the moon |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Uzbek (Turkic) |
| Pronunciation | oy-BEK |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Central Asia |
Meaning and origin of Oybek
Oybek is an Uzbek name that combines oy, moon, with bek, lord or noble. The moon plays a large part in Turkic naming, where it stands for beauty and brightness. In Uzbekistan the name is closely associated with a celebrated twentieth-century poet and novelist who adopted Oybek as his pen name. Kazakhs and Kyrgyz use the related forms Aybek and Aibek.
Is Oybek a Muslim name?
Oybek is a Turkic name with a positive meaning, used by Muslim families in Uzbekistan and Central Asia.
How popular is Oybek?
Oybek is common in Uzbekistan, while Kazakhs and Kyrgyz use Aybek and Aibek.
Gifts with the name Oybek
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Spellings and variants of Oybek
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Oybek mean?
Oybek means 'Moon lord, noble as the moon'. It is of Uzbek (Turkic) origin.
Is Oybek a Muslim name?
Oybek is a Turkic name with a positive meaning, used by Muslim families in Uzbekistan and Central Asia.
How do you pronounce Oybek?
Oybek is pronounced oy-BEK.
Is Oybek a boy or girl name?
Oybek is usually a boy name.