Boy name
Askari name meaning
“soldier or serviceman”
Askari is a masculine name from Arabic ‘askarī, meaning “soldier” or “serviceman.” The source word can refer to a soldier and can also describe something relating to the military. The name's meaning follows these connected uses of the Arabic word as a military term.
What does Askari mean?
Soldier or serviceman
In Indonesian: prajurit atau tentara
The ending -ri occurs in names with different origins, including Hari, Andri, and Basri. It is not a single suffix with a shared meaning; each name needs to be understood as a whole. More boy names ending in -ri →
Origin and cultural usage of Askari
From Arabic ‘askarī, meaning a soldier or something relating to the military.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Askari in Islam and the Quran
Askari does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Askari
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Askari, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Askari: soldier or serviceman
- Jais: permissible, allowed
- Saiba: correct; sound in judgment
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Meaning of each word
- Askari: soldier or serviceman
- Rifki: associated with gentleness
- Fitrianto: natural, innate
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Askari Syawal
Meaning of each word
- Askari: soldier or serviceman
- Syawal: tenth month of the Hijri calendar
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Meaning of each word
- Iqbal: good fortune, success in life
- Askari: soldier or serviceman
- Farisi: associated with Persia
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Askari Qodir
Meaning of each word
- Askari: soldier or serviceman
- Qodir: capable, powerful
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Meaning of each word
- Askari: soldier or serviceman
- Saddam: one who confronts opponents forcefully
- Opik: help in achieving good
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How to pronounce Askari
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /askari/ |
| Arabic script | عسكري |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦱ꧀ꦏꦫꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮞ᮪ᮊᮛᮤ |
Is Askari a boy’s name?
Yes, Askari is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Askari ranks #3,198 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Askari
- Ashari♂Associated with Ash'ar
- Asyari♂Associated with Ash'ar
- Asari♂Associated with traces or transmitted traditions
- Askar♂Soldier, military troops
- Azhari♂Associated with Al-Azhar
- Asri♂♀Lovely and pleasing to behold
- Asmara♂♀Love and romantic desire
- Asnawi♂Associated with Isna
- Anshari♂Associated with the helpers
- Ansari♂♀Associated with the Ansar
- Aswar♂Horseman, mounted warrior
- Ashar♂Afternoon time
Famous people named Askari
- R.H. Askari · b. 1919
- Askari
FAQ about the name Askari
What is the meaning of Askari?
Askari means soldier or serviceman. From Arabic ‘askarī, meaning a soldier or something relating to the military.
Is Askari a boy’s name?
Yes, Askari is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Askari?
Askari is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Askari in the Quran?
Askari does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Askari have?
Askari has 3 syllables (As-ka-ri) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Askari?
Askari ranks #3,198 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Askari?
Some ideas: Askari Jais Saiba; Askari Rifki Fitrianto; Askari Syawal.
Famous people named Askari?
Notable people named Askari include R.H. Askari, Askari.
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