Hülya means “daydream, reverie”. It comes from Greek. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Hülya is a name of Greek origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Hülya mean?
Hülya is a Turkish female name from the noun hülya, a daydream or pipe dream. The word came into Turkish through Ottoman Turkish and, according to Wiktionary, ultimately goes back to a Greek word related to bile.[1]
Hülya in Turkish
What does Hülya mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Hülya. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “daydream, reverie” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Hülya come from?
Greek, borrowing. Inherited from Ottoman Turkish, from Ancient Greek kholía (from kholḗ 'bile').[2]✓ Documented
How do you pronounce Hülya?
In IPA: /hyljaː/, as given in the cited dictionary entry.
Is Hülya a Turkish name?
Yes. Hülya is documented as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Greek.
Hülya across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | HülyaLatin | Girl | same as above: “daydream, reverie” | 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 Hülya
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hülya[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Hülya
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Hülya rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AlpkülükUnisex“famous hero”same language (turkish)
- PermunGirl“ornament, decoration”same language (turkish)
- AlpmanBoy“brave, courageous hero”same language (turkish)
- SoykurtBoy“of wolf-strong lineage”same language (turkish)
- ÖzercanBoy“brave and upright person”same language (turkish)
- AfşinBoy“old princely title”same language (turkish)
- OlgunerBoy“mature man”same language (turkish)
- BarışcanBoy“peaceful soul”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Hülya
What does the name Hülya mean?
Hülya means “daydream, reverie”. It comes from Greek. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Hülya a girl's or a boy's name?
Hülya is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Hülya come from?
Hülya is of Greek origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Hülya?
Hülya is recorded for Turkish. 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 many syllables does Hülya have?
Hülya has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by our editors; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Hülya”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 85841437. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Turkish name from hülya 'daydream'; classified as a female given name in the Turkish section; IPA /hyljaː/ (Turkish Pronunciation section); listed as a female given name in the Turkish section (+1 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “hülya”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 85841432. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Turkish noun pipe dream; inherited from Ottoman خلیا / خولیا, from Ancient Greek χολία, from χολή 'bile'
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