Ulpa means “soft down”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh.
- Ulpa is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Ulpa mean?
Literal meaning
Ulpa is a girl's name used in Kazakh. It means “soft down”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Ulpa in Kazakh
What does Ulpa mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Ұлпа and Ulpa (common romanization). No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “soft down” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Ulpa come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Ulpa a Kazakh name?
Yes. Ulpa is documented as a given name in Kazakh. It is built from Turkic words.
Ulpa across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | ҰлпаCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “soft down” | 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 Ulpa
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.
Sibling names for Ulpa
Names recorded for the same language (Kazakh) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Ulpa rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NaizabekBoy“spear lord”same language (kazakh)
- ZhakypBoy“one who follows, heel-holder”same language (kazakh)
- BakbergenBoy“given good fortune”same language (kazakh)
- KurmanbekBoy“lord of sacrifice”same language (kazakh)
- AktoktyGirl“white lamb”same language (kazakh)
- CaferBoy“stream; full river”same language (kazakh)
- YeldosBoy“nation, country + friend”same language (kazakh)
- KeneskhanGirl“advice, guidance, counsel + khan (ruler over various Turkic and Mongol peoples in the Middle Ages)”same language (kazakh)
Common questions about Ulpa
What does the name Ulpa mean?
Ulpa means “soft down”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh.
Is Ulpa a girl's or a boy's name?
Ulpa is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Ulpa come from?
Ulpa is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Ulpa?
Ulpa is recorded for Kazakh. 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 Ulpa spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Улпа (Cyrillic), Ұлпа (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Ulpa have?
Ulpa has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 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 with our editorial data; source texts are not copied.
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed as a kazakh given name (feminine) in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Ulpa recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Улпа recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Ұлпа (kazakh) recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list
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