Boy name
Hulki name meaning
“relating to character and morals”
Hulki means relating to character and morals. It comes from Arabic khulqī, an adjective formed from khulq, meaning character or moral disposition. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it has a literary association with the Ottoman poet Hulki and illustrates an Arabic relational adjective.
What does Hulki mean?
Relating to character and morals
In Turkish: huy ve ahlakla ilgili
Hulki derives from vocabulary concerning disposition and morals rather than outward appearance. It has survived as a personal name despite limited use as an everyday Turkish adjective. It shares a root with ahlak, the Turkish word for morals, which helps explain its linguistic meaning.
Origin of the name Hulki
From Arabic khulqī, an adjective derived from khulq, disposition or moral character. It entered Turkish personal naming as Hulki.
Double names with Hulki
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Hulki Mertcan
Meaning of each name
- Hulki: relating to character and morals
- Mertcan: a brave, honest and sincere soul
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Can Hulki
Meaning of each name
- Can: life, soul; dear, beloved
- Hulki: relating to character and morals
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Hulki Cenk
Meaning of each name
- Hulki: relating to character and morals
- Cenk: battle, combat and intense struggle
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Ramiz Hulki
Meaning of each name
- Ramiz: one who signals or alludes
- Hulki: relating to character and morals
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Hulki Ayvaz
Meaning of each name
- Hulki: relating to character and morals
- Ayvaz: recompense; substitute, replacement
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Nazmi Hulki
Meaning of each name
- Nazmi: pertaining to poetry or verse
- Hulki: relating to character and morals
How to pronounce Hulki
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hulki/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | خلقی |
| Arabic | خلقي |
Is Hulki a boy’s name?
Yes, Hulki is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Hulki does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 10 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Hulki
Names with related meanings
- Mert♂Brave, honourable, true to one’s word
- Hasan♂Beautiful
- Erdem♂Virtue
- Onur♂Honour, self-respect, dignity
- Salih♂Good, virtuous, righteous
- Asil♂Noble, well-rooted
- Kemal♂Maturity, excellence, completeness
- Arel♂A pure, honest person
- Emin♂Trustworthy
- İhsan♂Doing good
- Selahattin♂Righteousness of the faith
- Sedat♂Rectitude
Famous people named Hulki
- Hulki Cevizoğlu · b. 1958
- Hulki Saner · b. 1925
- Hulki Aktunç · b. 1949
- Hulki İlgün · b. 1932
- Hulki Karagülle · b. 1889
- Hulki Demirel · b. 1962
FAQ about the name Hulki
What is the meaning of Hulki?
Hulki means “relating to character and morals”. From Arabic khulqī, an adjective derived from khulq, disposition or moral character. It entered Turkish personal naming as Hulki.
Is Hulki a boy’s name?
Yes, Hulki is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Hulki in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Hulki nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Hulki?
Hulki is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Hulki have?
Hulki has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Hulki?
Hulki does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 10 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Hulki?
Some ideas: Hulki Mertcan; Can Hulki; Hulki Cenk.
Famous people named Hulki?
Notable people named Hulki include Hulki Cevizoğlu, Hulki Saner, Hulki Aktunç.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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