Unisex name
Ukab name meaning
“eagle; a large bird of prey”
Ukab means “eagle” or “a large bird of prey.” It comes from Arabic ʿuqāb and represents a Turkish rendering of that bird name. Used for girls and boys in Türkiye, it evokes an eagle gliding above mountains with broad wings extended, directly reflecting the source word’s meaning.
What does Ukab mean?
Eagle; a large bird of prey
In Turkish: kartal; büyük yırtıcı kuş
Ukab primarily means eagle, so its basic imagery is that of a large bird of prey. In accounts of Islamic history, al-ʿUqāb also names a black banner associated with Muhammad. That historical use does not replace the word's bird meaning or make it the personal name of a prophet or Companion.
Origin of the name Ukab
Ukab comes from Arabic ʿuqāb, meaning eagle. It represents a Turkish rendering of that Arabic word.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Ukab
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ukab/ |
| Arabic | عقاب |
Is Ukab a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ukab is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Ukab does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Ukab
- Umay♀Protective female figure in ancient Turkic belief
- Uras♂Good fortune
- Uraz♂Fortune, good luck
- Uzay♂The vast expanse containing celestial bodies
- Ulaş♂Reach, arrive
- Utkan♂One who wins or prevails
- Ural♂The name of the Ural Mountains and River
- Uçan♂Flying
- Ulaç♂A verb form functioning adverbially
- Uyar♂Suitable, compatible, harmonious
- Ubay♀Proud and unyielding
- Uçal♂
Names with related meanings
- Ertuğrul♂Heroic tuğrul
- Osman♂Traditionally, a young bustard
- Belinay♀Hawk and moon
- Hüma♀Mythical bird bringing fortune and happiness
- Yunus♂Dove
- Tuğrul♂A falcon-like bird of prey
- Helin♀A bird's nest
- Şahin♂The bird of prey called a hawk or buzzard
- Doğan♂Falcon
- Hümanur♀Name evoking the huma bird and light
- Kumru♀A dove with a soft cooing call
- Suna♀A duck known for its patterned plumage
FAQ about the name Ukab
What is the meaning of Ukab?
Ukab means “eagle; a large bird of prey”. Ukab comes from Arabic ʿuqāb, meaning eagle. It represents a Turkish rendering of that Arabic word.
Is Ukab a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ukab is used for both boys and girls.
Is Ukab in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Ukab nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Ukab?
Ukab is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Ukab have?
Ukab has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Ukab?
Ukab does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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