Unisex name
Ulufer name meaning
“Great radiance, lofty splendor”
Ulufer means “great radiance” or “lofty splendor.” Its meaning brings together Turkish ulu, meaning great or exalted, and Persian fer, meaning radiance or splendor. Used for girls and boys in Türkiye, the name evokes sunlight illuminating mountain peaks, joining an image of height with one of brightness.
What does Ulufer mean?
Great radiance, lofty splendor
In Turkish: Yüce parlaklık, büyük görkem
Ulufer combines the idea of greatness or loftiness with imagery of radiance and splendor. Its construction fits names formed from Turkish and Persian elements. Through fer, it has a semantic connection with names such as Feray, while the similar-sounding Nilüfer has a separate linguistic origin.
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Origin of the name Ulufer
The name can be analyzed through Turkish ulu, meaning great or lofty, and Persian fer, meaning radiance or splendor. This interpretation rests on its identifiable components; its historical formation is uncertain.
How to pronounce Ulufer
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ulufeɾ/ |
Is Ulufer a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ulufer is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Ulufer does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Ülüfer
Names that sound like Ulufer
FAQ about the name Ulufer
What is the meaning of Ulufer?
Ulufer means “Great radiance, lofty splendor”. The name can be analyzed through Turkish ulu, meaning great or lofty, and Persian fer, meaning radiance or splendor. This interpretation rests on its identifiable components; its historical formation is uncertain.
Is Ulufer a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ulufer is used for both boys and girls.
Is Ulufer in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Ulufer nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
How many syllables does Ulufer have?
Ulufer has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Ulufer?
Ulufer does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
What are other spellings of Ulufer?
Other spellings: Ülüfer.
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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