Ülkər means “the Pleiades”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a girl's name in Azerbaijani and also used in Turkish.
- Ülkər is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Ülkər mean?
Literal meaning
Ülkər is a girl's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Azerbaijani. Wiktionary traces the name to Proto-Turkic *ülker. The meaning has not yet been confirmed from the source word's own entry, so it is held for review.[1]
Ülkər in Turkish and Azerbaijani
What does Ülkər mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Ülker. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “the Pleiades” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Ülkər mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Ülkər. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “the Pleiades” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Ülkər come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Proto-Turkic, native word. Wiktionary traces the name to Proto-Turkic *ülker.[1]✓ Documented
How do you pronounce Ülkər?
In IPA: [ylˈcæɾ], as given in the cited dictionary entry.
Which languages use the name Ülkər?
Ülkər is used as a given name in Turkish and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Turkic and Proto-Turkic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Ülkər across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ÜlkerLatin | Girl | same as above: “the Pleiades” | Editorial |
| Azerbaijani | ÜlkərLatin | Girl | same as above: “the Pleiades” | 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 Ülkər
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ülkər[1] | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
| Ülker | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Ülkər
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Ülkər rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BorahanBoy“storm khan”same language (turkish)
- ArgünUnisex“clear, bright day”same language (turkish)
- ÇağanBoy“white; ruler”same language (turkish)
- MüjgânGirl“eyelashes”same language (turkish)
- EtikUnisex“ornament, decoration”same language (turkish)
- TemizUnisex“clean, pure”same language (turkish)
- SumruGirl“top, highest part of something”same language (turkish)
- YeğinerBoy“strong man”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Ülkər
What does the name Ülkər mean?
Ülkər means “the Pleiades”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a girl's name in Azerbaijani and also used in Turkish.
Is Ülkər a girl's or a boy's name?
Ülkər is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Turkish: girls; Azerbaijani: girls.
Where does Ülkər come from?
Ülkər is of Turkic and Proto-Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Ülkər?
Ülkər is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani. 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 is Ülkər spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Ülkər (Latin), Ülker (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Ülkər have?
Ülkər 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 a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Ülkər”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93614474. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a female given name in the Azerbaijani section; IPA [ylˈcæɾ]; listed as a female given name in the Azerbaijani section; etymology states: Inherited from Proto-Turkic *ülker (+1 more)
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