Himit means “praiseworthy”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Himit mean?
ماختاشقا لايىقLiteral meaning
Himit (ھىمىت) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “praiseworthy”.[1]
Himit in Uyghur
What does Himit mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ھىمىت and Himit (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “praiseworthy” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Is Himit a Uyghur name?
Yes. Himit is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Himit across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ھىمىتArabic script | Boy | same as above: “praiseworthy” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Himit
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
Names related to Himit
Variants and linked names
- HəmidBoy“praiseworthy”
Sibling names for Himit
Names recorded for the same language (Uyghur) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Himit rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- Sa'idinBoy“helper of the faith”same language (uyghur)
- TekinBoy“prince”same language (uyghur)
- EbulqahirBoy“father of Qahir”same language (uyghur)
- NiyazxanGirl“needy one, servant; supplication; offering dedicated to God”same language (uyghur)
- TurbibeGirl“may the young lady live long”same language (uyghur)
- IxlimixanGirl“homeland, region”same language (uyghur)
- TashpolatBoy“firm as stone and steel”same language (uyghur)
- ZeynawidinBoy“adornment of the worshippers”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Himit
What does the name Himit mean?
Himit means “praiseworthy”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Himit a girl's or a boy's name?
Himit is recorded as a boy's name.
Which languages use Himit?
Himit is recorded for Uyghur. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Himit have?
Himit has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: ماختاشقا لايىق; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); spelling ھىمىت (+1 more)
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