Himmet means “great will, zeal”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish.
- Himmet is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Himmet mean?
بۈيۈك ئىرادە، غەيرەتLiteral meaning
Himmet (ھىممەت) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “great will, zeal” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Himmet in Turkish and Uyghur
What does Himmet mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Himmet. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “great will, zeal” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Himmet mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ھىممەت and Himmet (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “great will, zeal” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Himmet come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Himmet?
Himmet is used as a given name in Turkish and Uyghur. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Himmet across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | HimmetLatin | Boy | same as above: “great will, zeal” | Editorial |
| Uyghur | ھىممەتArabic script | Boy | same as above: “great will, zeal” | 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 Himmet
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.
Sibling names for Himmet
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Himmet rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- LatapetGirl“warmth, gentleness, courtesy”same language (uyghur)
- KızkınaGirl“little girl”same language (turkish)
- YusufBoy“Joseph (the prophet's name)”same language (turkish, uyghur)
- SümbülGirl“hyacinth”same language (turkish)
- AkerginBoy“pure, mature one”same language (turkish)
- SiyitömerBoy“our master Omar”same language (uyghur)
- SontenGirl“last body”same language (turkish)
- ZeripBoy“clever, beautiful, delicate, alert, intelligent”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Himmet
What does the name Himmet mean?
Himmet means “great will, zeal”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish.
Is Himmet a girl's or a boy's name?
Himmet is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: boys; Uyghur: boys.
Where does Himmet come from?
Himmet is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Himmet?
Himmet is recorded for Turkish and 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 is Himmet spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Himmet (Latin), ھىممەت (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Himmet have?
Himmet has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 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: بۈيۈك ئىرادە، غەيرەت; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
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