Supi means “pure; wool, wool-worker; Sufi, pious; a religious rank”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Supi is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Supi mean?
(1) ساپ، (2) يۇڭ، يۇڭچى، (3) تەسەۋۋۇپچى، تەقۋادار، (4) دىنىي مەرتىۋە نامىLiteral meaning
Supi (سۇپى) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “pure; wool, wool-worker; Sufi, pious; a religious rank” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Faith and devotion · Purity
Supi in Uyghur
What does Supi mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written سۇپى, Supi (ULY transliteration), Sopixan, سوپىخان, Sopi and سوپى. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “pure; wool, wool-worker; Sufi, pious; a religious rank” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Supi come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Supi a Uyghur name?
Yes. Supi is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Supi across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | سۇپىArabic script SopixanLatin, variant سوپىخانArabic script, variant SopiLatin, variant سوپىArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “pure; wool, wool-worker; Sufi, pious; a religious rank” | 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 Supi
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| سۇپى[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Supi[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Sopixan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| سوپىخان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Sopi[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| سوپى[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Supi
Variants and linked names
- SupiyeGirl“pure; wool, wool-worker; Sufi, pious; a religious rank”
Names with a similar meaning
- AbbodBoy“devout, much given to worship”
- AbdimanBoy“person of faith”
- Abdu'imanBoy“person of faith”
- Abdulmu'minBoy“believer, faithful person”
- AbdulquddusBoy“servant of God, the Great, Pure and Holy”
- AbdutahirBoy“pure person”
- AbduzahidBoy“pious person”
- AbgülUnisex“pure, water-clear rose”
Sibling names for Supi
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 Supi rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- Güli'imanGirl“flower of faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- ZelilixanGirl“pure”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme purity
- MéhridinBoy“sun of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- Mu'a'idinBoy“one who benefits the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- “angel”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- WestuqBoy“fearless, wolf-like hero of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- NurizahidBoy“pious son”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- “servant of religion”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
Common questions about Supi
What does the name Supi mean?
Supi means “pure; wool, wool-worker; Sufi, pious; a religious rank”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Supi a girl's or a boy's name?
Supi is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Supi come from?
Supi is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Supi?
Supi 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 Supi spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: سۇپى (Arabic script), Sopixan (Latin), سوپىخان (Arabic script), Sopi (Latin), سوپى (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Supi have?
Supi has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 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: (1) ساپ، (2) يۇڭ، يۇڭچى، (3) تەسەۋۋۇپچى، تەقۋادار، (4) دىنىي مەرتىۋە نامى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+6 more)
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