Unisex name
Ülgü name meaning
“Example, model, pattern”
Ülgü means “example, model” or “pattern.” It comes from ülgü in Turkic languages and has a linguistic connection with Mongolian üliger, meaning “example” or “narrative.” Used for girls and boys in Türkiye, the name evokes a sample pattern used to reproduce a woven design, illustrating its meaning of a model.
What does Ülgü mean?
Example, model, pattern
In Turkish: Örnek, model
Ülgü conveys the idea of an example or model that can be followed. It illustrates the use of an abstract concept as a personal name; although it sounds close to Ülkü, its explanation rests on the word for a model, suggesting a pattern or standard as well as an exemplar.
Origin of the name Ülgü
The name derives from ülgü, a word meaning “example” or “model” in Turkic languages. Related to Mongolian üliger, “example, narrative,” the word occurs in forms including ülge and ülgü; it should not automatically be equated with Ülkü.
How to pronounce Ülgü
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ylɡy/ |
Is Ülgü a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ülgü is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Ülgü does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
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FAQ about the name Ülgü
What is the meaning of Ülgü?
Ülgü means “Example, model, pattern”. The name derives from ülgü, a word meaning “example” or “model” in Turkic languages. Related to Mongolian üliger, “example, narrative,” the word occurs in forms including ülge and ülgü; it should not automatically be equated with Ülkü.
Is Ülgü a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ülgü is used for both boys and girls.
Is Ülgü in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Ülgü nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Ülgü?
Ülgü is of Turkish and Mongolian origin.
How many syllables does Ülgü have?
Ülgü has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Ülgü?
Ülgü 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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