Ipaty

Ipaty is the name of several inhabited localities in Russia. These places are typically rural villages or settlements situated in different federal subjects, reflecting a common practice of using personal or religious names for village toponyms. Because the same name appears in multiple regions, precise identification usually requires the district or province.

The toponym Ipaty is derived from the given name Ipaty, the Russian form of Ippatius/Ipatios, a name of Greek origin historically used in Orthodox Christian communities. Names of saints and church figures commonly appear in village names across the Russian heartland, contributing to recurring toponyms like Ipaty, Mikhaylovo, and Varvarino.

Administrative status varies by locality. In Russia, Ipaty can be classified as a village (derevnya), a selo, or a rural settlement within a district (raion) and municipality. Population sizes are generally small, often under a few hundred residents, with economies centered on agriculture, forestry, or local services.

Because there are several places named Ipaty, references in maps or records typically specify the region and district. The name may also appear in historical documents and ecclesiastical sources in relation to churches or saints associated with the locality.