Ipek

The first name Ipek, in Turkish spelling İpek, translates to 'the silk' or 'the silken' in German. This name is a fairly popular Turkish girl's name and is occasionally used as a surname.

What does the name Ipek mean?

The name Ipek, spelled as İpek, literally means 'the silk' or 'the silken' in Turkish. It is a commonly encountered girl's name in Turkey and is also used as a surname. A prominent bearer of this name is Turkish actress İpek Karapınar.

Where does the name Ipek come from?

The origin of the name Ipek lies in Turkish, where it carries the meaning 'the silk' or 'the silken'.

How do you pronounce Ipek?

The pronunciation of the name Ipek is clear and consists of two syllables. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'I-pek' [iˈpɛk], with the name starting with a bright I sound that conveys a certain lightness. The strong K at the end provides a distinct accent and gives the name structure. Ipek thus appears modern and concise – compact, clear, and sonically focused.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Ipek enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 1,418th in the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2006 at rank 518. In the last ten years, Ipek has been given as a first name around 410 times, placing it at 982nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 991st.

Nicknames & pet names

I-pade / Ibork / Ipack / Ipad / Ipeksi / Ipi / Ipke / Iple / Ipo / Ipod / Iposch / Ips / Jpeg

Famous people

• Ipek Avci (ballet dancer)
• Ipek Derici (basketball player)
• Ipek Özkök (actress)
• Ipek Ozkok (actress)
• Ipek Senoglu (Turkish tennis player)
• Ipek Soroglu (Turkish volleyball player)
• Ipek Yaylacioglu (actress)