Boy name
Uluğ name meaning
“great; exalted and eminent”
Uluğ means “great, exalted, or eminent.” It comes from Old Turkic uluġ; modern Turkish ulu continues the same word without its final consonant. In Türkiye, it is a masculine given name. The historical ruler and astronomer Uluğ Bey provides a concrete association with the history of astronomy.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Old Turkic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #1,086
What does Uluğ mean?
Great; exalted and eminent
In Turkish: ulu; büyük ve yüce
Uluğ expresses greatness in standing and dignity as well as in size. It occurs in historical names and titles, where it conveys elevated rank. The ruler and astronomer Ulugh Beg provides a particularly well-known historical example of this name element.
Origin of the name Uluğ
Comes from Old Turkic uluġ, meaning great or exalted. Modern Turkish ulu continues the same word after the loss of its final consonant.
| Linguistic origin | Old Turkic |
|---|---|
| In Turkic history and myth | Names of Turkic rulers |
| Is Uluğ in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | U · Ul |
Double names with Uluğ
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Uluğ Emek
Meaning of each name
- Uluğ: great; exalted and eminent
- Emek: effort, labor; physical and mental exertion
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Erol Uluğ
Meaning of each name
- Erol: be brave; be a valiant man
- Uluğ: great; exalted and eminent
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Uluğ Önal
Meaning of each name
- Uluğ: great; exalted and eminent
- Önal: take the lead; occupy the front position
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Gür Uluğ
Meaning of each name
- Gür: abundant, dense and strong
- Uluğ: great; exalted and eminent
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Uluğ Berk
Meaning of each name
- Uluğ: great; exalted and eminent
- Berk: firm, durable and strong
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Candaş Uluğ
Meaning of each name
- Candaş: a close friend; a companion of the heart
- Uluğ: great; exalted and eminent
How to pronounce Uluğ
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /uluɰ/ |
Is Uluğ a boy’s name?
Yes, Uluğ is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 83% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Uluğ does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 6 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Ulug
Names that sound like Uluğ
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Uluğ
- Uluğ Bahadır Alkım · b. 1915
- Ulug Kacaniku · b. 1985
- Uluğ İğdemir · b. 1900
- Uluğ Nutku · b. 1935
- Uluğ Çapar · b. 1936
- Uluğ Çapar
FAQ about the name Uluğ
What is the meaning of Uluğ?
Uluğ means “great; exalted and eminent”. Comes from Old Turkic uluġ, meaning great or exalted. Modern Turkish ulu continues the same word after the loss of its final consonant.
Is Uluğ a boy’s name?
Yes, Uluğ is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 83% of bearers are male.
Is Uluğ in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Uluğ nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Uluğ?
Uluğ is of Old Turkic origin.
How many syllables does Uluğ have?
Uluğ has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Uluğ?
Uluğ does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 6 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Uluğ?
Other spellings: Ulug.
What names go well with Uluğ?
Some ideas: Uluğ Emek; Erol Uluğ; Uluğ Önal.
Famous people named Uluğ?
Notable people named Uluğ include Uluğ Bahadır Alkım, Ulug Kacaniku, Uluğ İğdemir.
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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