TOP male Tajik names. List of modern variants and their meanings

Several centuries ago, Tajiks had a tradition of assigning names of geographical objects to children. Time has passed, but the habit remains. Even almost a century of Russian rule over the territories of present-day Tajikistan did not affect the formation of names. Tajik names of girls and boys sound very beautiful. They are chosen for newborns not only in home country but all over the world.

List of names for girls

Chroniclers are interested in indigenous women Tajik names, the list is presented with translation and indication of the meaning:

• Abira (perfume, aroma). Symbolizes continuous movement. Active, purposeful both in childhood and in adulthood, she is constantly looking for an opportunity to realize her various abilities. Avvalmo (beginning of the month, moon) - will always come to the rescue, sacrifice his well-being for the happiness of others, puts family values above all, has a sense of dignity and has a craving for beauty. Anzurat (extraordinary) - reliable, authoritative, freedom-loving, you can rely on her, she knows what needs to be done right here and now. Anko (fairytale bird) - dominant, leader, not afraid of difficulties, easily overcomes obstacles, does not like to follow the lead and listen to advice. Afshona (scattering flowers) is an amorous, but demanding idealist, she does not exchange for trifles, she quickly becomes attached to people, and it is hard to endure parting.
• Bargigul (petal) - charming, romantic, lives with feelings, not thoughts, ready to spend decades searching for true love. Barno (young) - creative, gifted, talented, bright. Barfina (snowy) - sociable, cheerful, easily makes new acquaintances, but gives preference only to strong and long-term relationships. Bakhor (spring) - competent, attentive, serious, active. Boni (protection, care) - happy and romantic, wise and original, cautious and prudent, always achieves her intended goal.
• Gamza (flirtatious) - possesses strong character able to impress and influence opinion loved one. Gulnamo (like a flower) is an extraordinary personality type, a dual nature, all aspirations are aimed at maintaining peace and harmony around him. Gulob (rose water) - the desire for independence, firmness in intentions, provocative decisions. Gulcha (flower) - self-willed, inquisitive, decisive, responsible, resourceful. Gulyanda (graceful) - does not tolerate criticism and pressure from the outside, denies rudeness and vulgarity.
• Dilsuz (compassionate) - proud, arrogant, loves to be the center of attention. Dilhokh (beloved) - believing in herself, loving her people, able to find a way out of difficult situation. Dona (woman) - graceful, delightful, loves to draw attention to herself.
• Ela (hillside) - hospitable hostess, faithful friend, sophisticated, harmonious. Esmin (jasmine flower) - noble, patient, disciplined, loves order in everything, knows how to create comfort. Yokut (ruby) - magical, favorable, charming, empathetic.
• Zebi (beauty) - capable of all-consuming love. Zevar (decoration) - demanding, respectful, significant, outstanding. Zulmat (darkness, night) - generous.
• Malola (angelic tulip) - keeps everything under control, successful, wealthy, sincere. Mehr (sun) - paying attention to trifles, unemotional, concentrated. Mohtob (light of the moon) - love, beauty, approval.
• Nazira (foreboding, observant). Nizora (beauty, brilliance). Niso (Miss).
• Olam (universe). Omina (sign, omen). Ohista (slowly).
• Paisa (small) - reliable, fast, solid. Parvona (moth) - tender, light, graceful. Buttermilk (white) - strong, independent, active, self-confident.
• Rezeta (flower) - measured, unhurried, does not like fuss, has too lofty ideals, intended for family life. Ruzi (happy) - touchy, special, condescending. Rukhsor (cheeks) - smart, brave, responsive.
• Sayyora (planet) - charming, attractive, eye-catching. Sitora (star) - exists for the sake of satisfying her own ambitions, talented, eloquent, unrestrained. Suman ( White flower) - witty, kind-hearted, spiritualized.
• Shahlo (blue-eyed beauty) is inquisitive, uncommunicative, charming, educated, kind. Shahnoza (daughter of the Shah) is strong, courageous, independent, domineering, self-confident, relying only on her own strength. Shukrona (thanksgiving, appreciation) - masterful, inquisitive, quick, resourceful.

Every Tajik with all his heart wishes only happiness for his child and the first thing that gives him beautiful name filled with deep meaning.

Girls must have sonorous names that their husbands will later like, emphasizing extraordinary sensitivity and femininity.

Nicknames for men

The names of Tajiks are mostly borrowed from Persian and Arabic. The culture and history of the development of these peoples are similar, but they diverged so long ago that once considered alien names have already become indigenous:

Tajik dishes are filled with a special flavor. male names, the list embodies the set interesting values, which absorbed the warmth of the climate and the piquancy of traditions.

Tajik surnames

Anthroponymists (scientists who study the name and patronymic as an information carrier) can tell by the full decoding of the initials where a person was born, what nationality, class or estate he belongs to, even what kind of activity he has chosen. Tajik surnames for men just indicated the place of residence, were not common and gained popularity only with the advent of Soviet power:

Modern parents are trying to give their child the most original and unusual name.. In pursuit of non-standard options, one has to turn to foreign languages.

But before making a list of Tajik names and surnames, carefully study the history of occurrence and the meaning of the selected positions. A child with them for a long time to walk in life.

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Tajik names, like Persian ones, until the beginning of the 20th century were in many ways similar to the Arabic nominal formula. The main part of Tajik names are of Persian and Arabic origin. There is also a sufficient proportion of names whose origins have Zoroastrian roots. Many people name their babies after geographical features: Daryo- river, Koch- mountain, Tabriz, Kabul- names of cities, etc. Also, in most cases, Tajiks call their children the names of their grandfathers and ancestors, while, when congratulating the family on the addition, everyone adds the phrase “Let it grow in accordance with the name”, but this type of assignment of a personal name becomes increasingly rare.

Surname

Tajiks, like all Persians, basically did not use surnames, but used many different additions to personal name indicating geography (place of birth, residence). In addition, various titles and nicknames were common:

• Darwish(Tajik Darvesh; Persian درويش ‎) is a Sufi theological title.
• janob(taj. janob; pers. جناب ‎) - gentleman, a polite title like "excellency".
• Hodge(taj. Ҳoҷi; pers. حاجى ‎) - who made a pilgrimage to Mecca.
• Hon(Tajik Khon; Persian خان ‎) - title of nobility.
• Mashkhadi(taj. Mashhadi; pers. مشهدى ‎) - who made a pilgrimage to Mashhad or was born in Mashhad.
• Mirzo(taj. Mirzo; pers. ميرزا‎) - educated.
• Mullo(taj. Mullo; pers. ملا‎) is a Muslim theologian.
• Ustoz(taj. Ustoz; pers. استاد ‎) - teacher, master.

Appearance official names arose at the end of the reign of the Russian Empire and the establishment of Soviet power, including on the territory of Central Asia inhabited by the Tajik population, which obliged the Tajiks, like other peoples, to have surnames. After the advent of Soviet power Tajik surnames have been modified (or appropriated) by most people; they replaced the endings of surnames with "-ov" (Sharipov) and "-ev" (Mukhammadiev). Also during this period, some people still had surnames whose endings were not of Slavic origin. For example: "-zoda (zade)" (Mahmudzoda), "-i" (Aini).

After independence of Tajikistan and other Soviet republics, native Tajik and Persian surnames returned and became popular among the Tajik population of these countries, by changing the endings. Currently, the most popular surname endings are: “-zoda (zade)” (Latifzoda), “-i” (Mansuri). It is also common to change surnames by shortening endings (for example, the former Emomali Rahmonov, the current Emomali Rahmon). In addition to these endings, surnames ending in “-ov” (Sharipov) and “-ev” (Muhammadiev) are also used, which in Soviet time were the main endings of surnames.

The most famous Tajik names

Tajik names are mostly borrowed Persian names due to the common language, culture and history of these peoples. In addition to Persian names, there are borrowings from Arabic and Turkic names. Also popular are the names of the times of existence of Sogdiana, Bactria and other ancient historical states that are of Zoroastrian origin. Despite almost a century of Russian rule over the territory of present-day Tajikistan and Central Asia inhabited by the Tajik population, the Russian language and Russian names did not affect the emergence of new names of the Russian or Slavic origin among the local population, including the Tajik.

Tajik names from Shahnam

• Orash (name from Shahnam)
• Ozad (name from Shahnam)
• Afshin (name from Shahnam)
• Ashkon (name from Shahnam)
• Anushervon (name from Shahnam)
• Ardasher (name from Shahnam)
• Fringe (name from Shahnam)
• Bahor (name from Shahnam)
• Bahman (name from Shahnam)
• Bejan (name from Shahnam)
• Behruz (name from Shahnam)
• Buzurgmehr (name from Shahnam)
• Tur (name from Shahnam)
• Tahmina (name from Shahnam)
• Parviz (name from Shahnam)
• Pari (name from Shahnam)
• Manizha (name from Shahnam)
• Navzod (name from Shahnam)
• Salm (name from Shahnam)
• Som (name from Shahnam)
• Siyovush (name from Shahnam)
• Siyomak (name from Shahnam)
• Sitora (name from Shahnam)
• Zarina (name from Shahnam)
• Eraj (name from Shahnam)
• Faridun (name from Shahnam)
• Isfandiyor (name from Shahnam)
• Shirin (name from Shahnam)
• Kayumars (name from Shahnam)
• Kavus (name from Shahnam)
• Rustam (name from Shahnam)
• Khusraw (name from Shahnam)
• Khurshed (name from Shahnam)

Mahmud (Muslim name).

Literature

• Gafurov A. G. “Lion and Cypress (about oriental names)”, Nauka Publishing House, M., 1971
• Nikonov V. A. "Central Asian materials for a dictionary of personal names", Onomastics of Central Asia, Nauka Publishing House, M., 1978
• The system of personal names among the peoples of the world, Nauka Publishing House, M., 1986

History of Tajik surnames.

The Tajik people, who have inhabited the southeastern part of Central Asia for a long time, were periodically influenced by various cultures. Complex political, historical and economic processes have left their mark on the nominal model of Tajiks. The conquest of the territories inhabited by Tajiks by the Arabs and the adoption of Islam led the Tajiks to use the Arabic nominal formula until the 20th century. They dispensed with surnames, and added the name of the father to the personal name. Later, various nicknames and titles, names of places of birth or residence, and pseudonyms appeared. History of Tajik surnames V modern understanding starts at the end of existence Russian Empire and continues with the establishment of Soviet power in Tajikistan. In the Soviet republic there should not have been divisions into estates, so titles and honorary nicknames were abolished. Instead, surnames appeared according to the Russian model, formed with the help of the endings -ov, -ev. The ending -a was added to the surnames of women (Sharipov-Sharipova, Muhammadiev-Mukhammadieva). declination such Tajik surnames occurs according to the rules of declension of Russian surnames.

At the same time, hereditary names with traditional Tajik endings -i, -zoda began to spread among the intelligentsia. Meaning these Tajik surnames associated with the concepts of "son, offspring" (Kahhori, Osimi, Rakhimzoda, Tursunzoda). However, in official documents they were recorded according to the generally accepted pattern (Kakhhorov, Osimov, Rakhimov, Tursunov). Now in dictionary of Tajik surnames traditional hereditary denominations exist on perfectly legal grounds.

Return to national origins.

Interpretation of Tajik surnames the most different. For example, the surname Latifi means “gentle”, “graceful”, and Mansurov means “winner”, since the name Mansur is a tracing paper Latin name Victor (winner)

In 2007, Tajik President Emomali Rahmonov initiated the introduction of national Tajik surnames, officially becoming Emomali Rahmon. Many residents of Tajikistan supported his initiative. But many decided to leave the former endings for surnames, since the changes created difficulties when leaving for Russia. However, since April 2016, the law obliges all citizens of Tajik nationality to change the Russian surname endings to Tajik -far, -i, -zoda, -yen. Now in list of Tajik surnames alphabetically you can meet the surname not Karimov, but Karimzoda or Karimfar.

Top Tajik surnames shows which ones got in given time widespread and especially popular in Tajikistan.

DUSHANBE, July 23 - Sputnik, Azamat Shokirov. Citizens of Tajikistan, having been in labor migration, apply to specialized structures with applications for the return of the Russified endings of their surnames and patronymics.

This study was conducted by the staff of the Committee on Terminology and Language under the Government of Tajikistan.

According to the results, people make the decision to partially change their surnames and patronymics upon their return from labor migration in Russia.

This trend is most pronounced in the northern regions of Tajikistan, where the majority of residents prefer to earn a living in Russia.

Sputnik Tajikistan spoke with some of them to learn about the reasons that pushed migrants to take this step.

Surname makes life easier or harder in Russia

“My last name is Yusupov, I work as a taxi driver in Yekaterinburg. When a Russian traffic cop stops me for a check, he just looks at my license and allows me to go further if I have not violated traffic rules. It turns out that such a surname has existed in Russia since ancient times. And here is my shift, named Mahmadzoda, half a shift has to explain himself to the traffic police, present a patent, registration and other documents," said a resident of the Aini regional center, who came to Tajikistan on a visit.

"Tajiks have a proverb: "If you get into the city of the one-eyed, close one eye." Since we are making a living in Russia, we must comply with their rules and traditions. If this requires correcting the surname, well, so be it, " the migrant laughs.

Many Tajiks who have been working in the Russian Federation have experienced difficulties themselves due to the fact that their last names and patronymics correspond to the national style, which begin at the very first stages: from passport control upon arrival to registration and a patent for labor activity.

“If your surname is spelled in Soviet, ending in “ov” or “ev”, then you go through all the procedures almost without delay. But our Tajik surnames, all these “zoda”, “yen” and the like, cause long delays, figuring out how to write it. Officials start to get annoyed, make mistakes in filling out documents - in general, sheer trouble, ”explains a woman named Zamira, a resident of Istaravshan.

She has already applied for a return to her former surname and patronymic, has collected all Required documents but have not yet received a new passport. However, according to her, the whole hitch is that she has not yet brought the prescribed baksheesh to the registry office.

When changing surnames, a labor migrant will have to change not only the passport, but also all other documents: birth certificate, certificate, diploma, marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, and so on. Most often, people take such measures when they want to obtain Russian citizenship.

“My wife had a hard time, I am a citizen of Russia and, accordingly, my surname ends in “ev”, but my wife is a citizen of Tajikistan. At one time, she changed her surname to a national one, and the children received my “Russian” surname. change my last name from Karimzoda to Karimov, because the birth certificate and diploma do not match the passport,” says Alisher from Moscow.

According to him, in most cases, Tajiks are denied citizenship if they have national surname endings.

“We don’t keep exact statistics, but I can say with confidence that every week we receive 30-40 applications for returning to the old surnames. And the number of newborns with surnames in the“ Soviet ”style has increased,” one of the registry office employees said on condition of anonymity Istaravshan.

Migration to Russia affects the choice of the name and surname of the child

The legislation of Tajikistan "recommends" naming babies strictly in the national style, an exception is made only for citizens of a non-titular nation. However, if there is an appropriate "lamb in a piece of paper" this restriction can be bypassed.

“My eldest son was born at the very beginning of the 90s, and I registered him under my last name, but with the ending “zod”. Then it was not at all common. A passport was also issued for her (surname - ed.) when he grew up Now my son is suffering with this surname in Russia, he recently called and said that he would come for a couple of weeks to change, "said a teacher from the village of Matcha.

“Both at the domestic level and at the bureaucratic level, communication with people whose names are written in the “Soviet” style is purely psychologically easier,” sociologist Rustam Akhmedov explains. “Officials and Russian inhabitants perceive them from old memory as citizens former USSR, implicitly taking for "their". Accordingly, the attitude towards such people is softer.

An important factor is the level of proficiency in Russian. For those who speak Russian confidently, good career prospects open up, especially in the regions of Russia.

"My wife and I went to Ryazan as part of the resettlement program for compatriots. Both Tajiks, from higher education, Candidates of Sciences. While looking for work, we noticed how the expression of the eyes of Russians changes, as soon as we speak. We got a job in a week, with a good salary, there are no problems in communicating with colleagues. Gets only household rudeness: in transport and shops. But even here, it is worth answering in Russian, and all claims, as a rule, disappear, "says one of the former teachers of the capital's university.

A similar trend towards changing surnames was observed four years ago in neighboring Kyrgyzstan, whose residents also make up a significant share of labor migration in Russia. There, this method was used to bypass the black list of persons deported from the Russian Federation for any offenses.

“This used to be possible, but the Russian migration services closed this loophole a long time ago. Now labor migrants in the Russian Federation are fingerprinted without exception, so no replacement of a passport with new data will allow them to pass control,” the employee explains international organization on labor migration Manzur Ibragimov.

The campaign to de-Russify surnames and translate them into national manners arose immediately after the collapse of Soviet Union. With varying degrees of activity, it swept through the Baltic republics, Central Asia, and some regions of Russia itself.

In Tajikistan, the process was initiated by the head of state, who changed Rakhmonov's surname to Rakhmon and called for others to follow his example. Most government officials and many ordinary citizens did just that. But now those of them who are forced to go to work in Russia have decided, following the proverb, to "squint one eye."