Ülküm means “my ideal, my aim”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Ülküm is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Ülküm mean?
Literal meaning
Ülküm is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “my ideal, my aim”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Ülküm in Turkish
What does Ülküm mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Ülküm. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “my ideal, my aim” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Ülküm come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Ülküm a Turkish name?
Yes. Ülküm is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Ülküm across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ÜlkümLatin | Girl | same as above: “my ideal, my aim” | Editorial |
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 Ülküm
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ülküm | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Ülküm
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 Ülküm rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AkhunBoy“White Hun”same language (turkish)
- BoğahanBoy“bull khan”same language (turkish)
- NafizeGirl“effective, influential”same language (turkish)
- AğanbegimUnisex“lady rising skyward”same language (turkish)
- AyşeduduUnisex“Ayşe the parrot”same language (turkish)
- GürsuBoy“bushy + water”same language (turkish)
- AkbörüBoy“white wolf”same language (turkish)
- BağdaşBoy“close friend”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Ülküm
What does the name Ülküm mean?
Ülküm means “my ideal, my aim”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Ülküm a girl's or a boy's name?
Ülküm is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Ülküm come from?
Ülküm is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Ülküm?
Ülküm 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 Ülküm have?
Ülküm has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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