 The island is locally named "Noypēypay" in Lehali, and "Aö" in Löyöp

Ureparapara is known to host historical sites made of coral stone, named "nowon" and "votwos" in Lehali.These ancestral villages, located inland in the forest, were abandoned in the 19th century, yet have been preserved under the vegetation; they have been proposed for inclusion amongst the World Heritage sites of UNESCO.One of the most famous sites is a 12-feet high stone platform called "Votwos".