Pikret means “thought, idea, notion”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Pikret is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Pikret mean?
ئوي، خىيال، ئىدىيە، پىكىرLiteral meaning
Pikret (پىكرەت) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “thought, idea, notion” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Pikret in Uyghur
What does Pikret mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written پىكرەت, Pikret (ULY transliteration), Pukrat and پۇكرات. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “thought, idea, notion” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Pikret come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Pikret a Uyghur name?
Yes. Pikret is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Pikret across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | پىكرەتArabic script PukratLatin, variant پۇكراتArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “thought, idea, notion” | 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 Pikret
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 Pikret
Variants and linked names
- PukratBoy“thought, idea, notion”
Sibling names for Pikret
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 Pikret rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TurghunjanBoy“dear steadfast one”same language (uyghur)
- TérimqulBoy“farmer who sows”same language (uyghur)
- BatushBoy“fearless, brave”same language (uyghur)
- Jebiri'ayGirl“the name Jebire with the epithet Ay”same language (uyghur)
- MamutBoy“praised, extolled”same language (uyghur)
- MemmetBoy“ever praised; one for whom praises are recited”same language (uyghur)
- “Isig with the epithet Tarxan”same language (uyghur)
- BenullaBoy“son of God, a son created by God”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Pikret
What does the name Pikret mean?
Pikret means “thought, idea, notion”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Pikret a girl's or a boy's name?
Pikret is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Pikret come from?
Pikret is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Pikret?
Pikret 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 Pikret spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: پىكرەت (Arabic script), Pukrat (Latin), پۇكرات (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Pikret have?
Pikret 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: ئوي، خىيال، ئىدىيە، پىكىر; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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