Unisex name
Ülker name meaning
“the Pleiades star cluster in Taurus”
Ülker means “the Pleiades star cluster in Taurus.” It comes from the Turkish name for this celestial cluster, known in the language since its early periods. Used for both girls and boys in Türkiye, it evokes the small gathering of closely grouped stars visible in the night sky.
What does Ülker mean?
The Pleiades star cluster in Taurus
In Turkish: Boğa takımyıldızındaki Ülker yıldız kümesi
Ülker is the Turkish name of an open star cluster whose stars appear close together in the sky. The cluster has played a role in traditional calendars and seasonal observation. The name evokes several stars shining together rather than a single star, sharing celestial imagery with Yıldız.
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 →
Origin of the name Ülker
Ülker comes from the longstanding Turkic name for the Pleiades star cluster. Its deeper etymology and internal formation are uncertain.
Double names with Ülker
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Ülker Ayşen
Meaning of each name
- Ülker: the Pleiades star cluster in Taurus
- Ayşen: a compound name evoking moonlight and joy
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Durusu Ülker
Meaning of each name
- Durusu: Clear, clean water
- Ülker: the Pleiades star cluster in Taurus
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Ülker Pınar
Meaning of each name
- Ülker: the Pleiades star cluster in Taurus
- Pınar: a natural spring of water
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Saruhan Ülker
Meaning of each name
- Saruhan: yellow or fair khan; fair ruler
- Ülker: the Pleiades star cluster in Taurus
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Ülker Ayyüce
Meaning of each name
- Ülker: the Pleiades star cluster in Taurus
- Ayyüce: exalted like the moon; the moon on high
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Canay Ülker
Meaning of each name
- Canay: a name combining life and moon imagery
- Ülker: the Pleiades star cluster in Taurus
How to pronounce Ülker
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ylkeɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | اولكر |
Is Ülker a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ülker is used for both boys and girls. In our data, 47% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Ülker does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 17 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Ulker
Names that sound like Ülker
Names with related meanings
- Yıldız♀A star shining in the sky
- Tarık♂Night visitor
- Uzay♂The vast expanse containing celestial bodies
- Necmettin♂Star of the faith
- Süreyya♂♀The Pleiades star cluster
- Necmi♂Of a star
- Pervin♀The Pleiades star cluster
- Süha♂Alcor, the faint star in Ursa Major
- Süheyl♂Canopus, a bright southern star
- Şahap♂Bright flame
- Sakıp♂Piercing
- Necmeddin♂Star of the faith
Famous people named Ülker
- Ülker Pamir · b. 1913
- Ülker Güzel · b. 1944
- Ülker Ardıçoğlu · b. 1935
- Ülker Can · b. 1963
- Ülker Gürkan · b. 1934
- Ülker İnce · b. 2000
- Ülker Köksal · b. 1931
- Ülker Kafaoğlu · b. 1936
- Ülker Koçak
- Ülker Palabekiroğlu · b. 1940
- Ülker Şen
- Ülker Ulusoy · b. 1934
FAQ about the name Ülker
What is the meaning of Ülker?
Ülker means “the Pleiades star cluster in Taurus”. Ülker comes from the longstanding Turkic name for the Pleiades star cluster. Its deeper etymology and internal formation are uncertain.
Is Ülker a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ülker is used for both boys and girls. In our data, 47% of bearers are male.
Is Ülker in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Ülker nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Ülker?
Ülker is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Ülker have?
Ülker has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Ülker?
Ülker does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 17 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Ülker?
Other spellings: Ulker.
What names go well with Ülker?
Some ideas: Ülker Ayşen; Durusu Ülker; Ülker Pınar.
Famous people named Ülker?
Notable people named Ülker include Ülker Pamir, Ülker Güzel, Ülker Ardıçoğlu.
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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