Unisex name
Ülfer name: origin, pronunciation & similar names
Ülfer is a two-syllable given name used for both girls and boys in Türkiye. Similar names include Ülker, referring to the Pleiades star cluster in Taurus, and Ülfet, meaning “affection” or “friendship.” Ülfet also expresses familiar companionship, the closeness associated with knowing someone and spending time together.
The name Ülfer at a glance
Syllables
Ül · fer
2 syllables · 5 letters · /ylfeɾ/
Use
Unisex
A rarely used name.
Similar names with known meanings
In Alper and Caner, er is a Turkish component meaning “man” or “brave man.” In other names, such as Ömer, the final letters do not form that component. More boy names ending in -er →
Ülfer: language and spelling facts
| Starts with | Ü |
|---|
How to pronounce Ülfer
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ylfeɾ/ |
Is Ülfer a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ülfer is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Ülfer does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Ülfer
- Ülker♂♀The Pleiades star cluster in Taurus
- Ülfet♂♀Affection, friendship
- Üner♂A renowned man or celebrated warrior
- Ünver♂♀Bring renown
- Ülke♀Country, homeland
- Ülgen♂♀Name of a high deity in Altai Turkic mythology
- Üçler♂A spiritual group of three saints
- Ülgür♂The Pleiades star cluster
- Ülkem♀My country
- Ülken♂Great
- Ürper♀Shiver
- Üzer♂Skillful, accomplished brave man
FAQ about the name Ülfer
Is Ülfer a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ülfer is used for both boys and girls.
How many syllables does Ülfer have?
Ülfer has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Ülfer?
Ülfer 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.
Entry ID: nm10381 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake