Girl name
Ulubas name meaning
“Exalted head; great leader”
Ulubas means exalted head or great leader and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. Its Turkish meaning combines ulu, great or exalted, with baş, head or leader. The related form Ulubaş illustrates the connection, while baş supplies the concrete image of a position at the head of a group.
What does Ulubas mean?
Exalted head; great leader
In Turkish: Yüce baş, büyük önder
Interpreted as Ulubaş, Ulubas combines images of greatness and leadership. Ulu conveys exaltation or esteem in Turkish names, while baş extends from the physical head to the idea of a leader; the compound consequently recalls historical title vocabulary without assigning any office or quality to its bearer.
Origin of the name Ulubas
Ulubas can be read as a diacritic-free rendering of Ulubaş, combining Turkish ulu, 'great, exalted,' and baş, 'head or leader.' This interpretation depends on final s representing Turkish ş.
How to pronounce Ulubas
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ulubas/ |
Is Ulubas a girl’s name?
Yes, Ulubas is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Ulubas 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
Spellings covered by this page: Ulubaş
Names that sound like Ulubas
FAQ about the name Ulubas
What is the meaning of Ulubas?
Ulubas means “Exalted head; great leader”. Ulubas can be read as a diacritic-free rendering of Ulubaş, combining Turkish ulu, 'great, exalted,' and baş, 'head or leader.' This interpretation depends on final s representing Turkish ş.
Is Ulubas a girl’s name?
Yes, Ulubas is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Ulubas in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Ulubas nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
How many syllables does Ulubas have?
Ulubas has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Ulubas?
Ulubas 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.
What are other spellings of Ulubas?
Other spellings: Ulubaş.
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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