An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

Etymology (EN): O.E. hype “hip,” akin to Du. heup, O.H.G. huf, Ger. Hüfte, Swed. höft, Goth. hups “hip,” of uncertain origin.

Etymology (PE): Šanj (Dehxodâ) “hip, buttock, thigh, haunch,” of unknown origin.