Unisex name
Ülküm name meaning
“my ideal; my cherished aspiration”
Ülküm means “my ideal” or “my cherished aspiration.” It combines the Turkish word ülkü, meaning an ideal or lofty aim, with a possessive suffix. Used for girls and boys in Türkiye, the name evokes a distant horizon that represents a goal to work toward.
What does Ülküm mean?
My ideal; my cherished aspiration
In Turkish: benim ülküm; ulaşmak istediğim yüksek amaç
Ülküm expresses an ideal through a personal possessive form. It is closely related to the name Ülkü and can be compared structurally with formations such as Umudum, ‘my hope’; the name itself does not specify the aspiration or identify a particular political outlook.
Origin of the name Ülküm
Ülküm consists of Turkish ülkü, ‘ideal or aspiration’, with the first-person possessive suffix -m, ‘my’.
How to pronounce Ülküm
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ylkym/ |
Is Ülküm a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ülküm is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Ülküm does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Ülküm
What is the meaning of Ülküm?
Ülküm means “my ideal; my cherished aspiration”. Ülküm consists of Turkish ülkü, ‘ideal or aspiration’, with the first-person possessive suffix -m, ‘my’.
Is Ülküm a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ülküm is used for both boys and girls.
Is Ülküm in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Ülküm nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Ülküm?
Ülküm is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Ülküm have?
Ülküm has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Ülküm?
Ülküm 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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