Setre means “to cover”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Setre is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Setre mean?
ياپماقLiteral meaning
Setre (سەترە) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “to cover” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Setre in Uyghur
What does Setre mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written سەترە, Setre (ULY transliteration), Setrixan, سەترىخان, Setrigül and سەترىگۈل. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “to cover” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Setre come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Setre a Uyghur name?
Yes. Setre is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Setre across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | سەترەArabic script SetrixanLatin, variant سەترىخانArabic script, variant SetrigülLatin, variant سەترىگۈلArabic script, variant | Girl | same as above: “to cover” | 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 Setre
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| سەترە[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Setre[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Setrixan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| سەترىخان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Setrigül[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| سەترىگۈل[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Setre
Sibling names for Setre
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 Setre rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AbdukamilBoy“accomplished, perfected person”same language (uyghur)
- Zuwan'gülGirl“tongue, language”same language (uyghur)
- DilyoruqBoy“one whose heart is illuminated by knowledge”same language (uyghur)
- BayizBoy“servant of God, the Resurrector”same language (uyghur)
- “prince like a ram”same language (uyghur)
- “great teacher”same language (uyghur)
- “younger brother, younger sister”same language (uyghur)
- Kerimi'ayGirl“noble, generous (girl)”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Setre
What does the name Setre mean?
Setre means “to cover”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Setre a girl's or a boy's name?
Setre is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Setre come from?
Setre is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Setre?
Setre 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 Setre spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: سەترە (Arabic script), Setrixan (Latin), سەترىخان (Arabic script), Setrigül (Latin), سەترىگۈل (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Setre have?
Setre 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: ياپماق; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic (+6 more)
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