Girl name
Ülfiye name meaning
“Friendship, familiarity, affection”
Ülfiye means friendship, familiarity, and affection and is a feminine name used in Türkiye. It connects with Arabic ulfa, expressing closeness and familiarity, and takes the Turkish name ending iye. The related Turkish word ülfet provides a concrete link with the vocabulary of companionship found in older literature and conversation.
What does Ülfiye mean?
Friendship, familiarity, affection
In Turkish: Dostluk, yakınlık, ülfet
Ülfiye evokes the familiarity and friendship that develop through shared company. Its meaning includes the warmth of companionship and the ease of becoming accustomed to one another, nuances also carried by Turkish ülfet. It belongs to the same word family as Ülfet and Ülfetiye, emphasizing affection and social connection.
The ending “-ye” has no single independent meaning across these names. In Rukiye, Safiye and Aliye, the ending is understood through each name’s linguistic origin and structure. More girl names ending in -ye →
Origin of the name Ülfiye
Ülfiye is a feminine name used in Turkish with the ending -iye, connected with Arabic ulfa, 'familiarity, friendship, affection.' The same source word also survives in Turkish as ülfet.
How to pronounce Ülfiye
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ylfije/ |
Is Ülfiye a girl’s name?
Yes, Ülfiye is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Ülfiye does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Ülfiye
Names with related meanings
- Meryem♀Beloved, loved one
- Mihra♀Sun
- Özlem♀Longing for reunion
- Sevim♀Affection
- Yaren♀Friend, close companion
- Züleyha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Bade♀Wine
- Sıla♀A longed-for home
- Zeliha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Buse♀A kiss expressing affection
- Dila♀O heart, O beloved heart
- Mila♀Dear, beloved, lovely
Famous people named Ülfiye
- Ülfiye Çelikkalp
FAQ about the name Ülfiye
What is the meaning of Ülfiye?
Ülfiye means “Friendship, familiarity, affection”. Ülfiye is a feminine name used in Turkish with the ending -iye, connected with Arabic ulfa, 'familiarity, friendship, affection.' The same source word also survives in Turkish as ülfet.
Is Ülfiye a girl’s name?
Yes, Ülfiye is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Ülfiye in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Ülfiye nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Ülfiye?
Ülfiye is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Ülfiye have?
Ülfiye has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Ülfiye?
Ülfiye does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Ülfiye?
Notable people named Ülfiye include Ülfiye Çelikkalp.
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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