Képek means “bran of flour”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Képek is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Képek mean?
ئۇننىڭ كېپىكى (بۇ يەردە كەمتەرلىك، كۆز تەگمەسلىك ئۈمىدى ئىپادىلەنگەن)Literal meaning
Képek (كېپەك) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “bran of flour” and gives its origin as Turkic.[1]
expresses humility and the hope of warding off the evil eye
Képek in Uyghur
What does Képek mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written كەپەك, كېپەك, Kepek (ULY transliteration) and Képek (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “bran of flour” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Képek come from?
Turkic, native word. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Turkic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Képek a Uyghur name?
Yes. Képek is documented as a given name in Uyghur. It is built from Turkic words.
Képek across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | كەپەكArabic script كېپەكArabic script | Boy | same as above: “bran of flour” | 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 Képek
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 Képek
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 Képek rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- “name, fame, reputation”same language (uyghur)
- NezimBoy“arranger, organiser, composer of verse, poet”same language (uyghur)
- UshurnisaGirl“Ushur with the suffix 'women'”same language (uyghur)
- HesenjanBoy“dear good one”same language (uyghur)
- MiranBoy“exercise; to practise”same language (uyghur)
- NiyazbegBoy“the name Niyaz with the epithet Beg”same language (uyghur)
- ShepiqeGirl“kind, compassionate, merciful”same language (uyghur)
- LutpiBoy“kindness, care, gentleness, compassion, goodness”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Képek
What does the name Képek mean?
Képek means “bran of flour”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Képek a girl's or a boy's name?
Képek is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Képek come from?
Képek is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Képek?
Képek 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 Képek spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: كەپەك (Arabic script), كېپەك (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Képek have?
Képek 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: ئۇننىڭ كېپىكى (بۇ يەردە كەمتەرلىك، كۆز تەگمەسلىك ئۈمىدى ئىپادىلەنگەن); entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Turkic (+4 more)
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