Ippet means “keeping oneself clear of sin, chastity”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Ippet is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Ippet mean?
Literally: عِفَّة ‘keeping oneself clear of sin, chastity’
Literal meaning
Ippet (ئىپپەت) is a girl's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Uyghur. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic عِفَّة (‘keeping oneself clear of sin, chastity’). That word means “keeping oneself clear of sin, chastity”.[1,3]
Ippet in Uyghur
Where does the name Ippet come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[3]✓ Documented
Arabic, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic عِفَّة (‘keeping oneself clear of sin, chastity’).[1]✓ Documented
How do you pronounce Ippet?
In IPA: /ʔippɛt/, as given in the cited dictionary entry.
Is Ippet a Uyghur name?
Yes. Ippet is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Ippet across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئىپپەتArabic script IppetgülLatin, variant ئىپپەتخانArabic script, variant ئىپپەتگۈلArabic script, variant IppetxanLatin, variant | Girl | “purity, modesty” | Documented[1,3] |
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 Ippet
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.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ئىپپەت[1,3] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Ippet[3] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| ippet[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY) |
| Ippetgül[3] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ئىپپەتخان[3] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| ئىپپەتگۈل[3] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Ippetxan[3] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
Names related to Ippet
Variants and linked names
- IppetxanGirl“purity, modesty”
Sibling names for Ippet
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 Ippet rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- Jemili'ayGirl“girl beautiful as the moon”same language (uyghur)
- “the name Tursun with the epithet Muhammad”same language (uyghur)
- Ala'idinBoy“exalted person of the faith”same language (uyghur)
- “lamb; beloved”same language (uyghur)
- MensureGirl“one who receives help; victor”same language (uyghur)
- YalqunBoy“flame of fire”same language (uyghur)
- SapaxanGirl“sincerity, purity, quality”same language (uyghur)
- “current, stream”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Ippet
What does the name Ippet mean?
Ippet means “keeping oneself clear of sin, chastity”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Ippet a girl's or a boy's name?
Ippet is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Ippet come from?
Ippet is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Ippet?
Ippet 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 is Ippet spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: ئىپپەت (Arabic script), Ippetgül (Latin), ئىپپەتخان (Arabic script), ئىپپەتگۈل (Arabic script), Ippetxan (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Ippet have?
Ippet 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.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “ئىپپەت”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 76028481. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology states: From Arabic عِفَّة (ʕiffa), from عَفَّ (ʕaffa, “to abstain, to refrain”); classified as a female given name in the Uyghur section; IPA /ʔippɛt/; listed as a female given name in the Uyghur section (+2 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “عفة”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93328346. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Arabic عِفَّة ‘keeping oneself clear of sin, chastity’
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; Uyghur gloss: پاكلىق، نومۇس; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic (+6 more)
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