Boy name
Ulusoy name meaning
“an exalted lineage; noble descent”
Ulusoy means “an exalted lineage” or “noble descent.” Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it combines the Turkish words ulu, “great” or “exalted,” and soy, “lineage.” A family tree provides a concrete association with its second element, illustrating the succession of generations expressed by the compound.
What does Ulusoy mean?
An exalted lineage; noble descent
In Turkish: yüce soy; soylu köken
Ulusoy brings together exalted stature and continuity between generations. Although its spelling may suggest the Turkish word ulus, its usual analysis is ulu plus soy. It belongs structurally with other compounds containing these elements and has a separate use as a surname as well as a given name.
Origin of the name Ulusoy
It combines Turkish ulu, meaning great or exalted, with soy, meaning lineage or descent. The compound expresses the idea of an eminent family line.
Double names with Ulusoy
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Ulusoy Yazan
Meaning of each name
- Ulusoy: an exalted lineage; noble descent
- Yazan: One who writes
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Orhan Ulusoy
Meaning of each name
- Orhan: possibly khan of a fortress or city
- Ulusoy: an exalted lineage; noble descent
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Ulusoy Ersin
Meaning of each name
- Ulusoy: an exalted lineage; noble descent
- Ersin: may they attain; may they reach maturity
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Altan Ulusoy
Meaning of each name
- Altan: crimson dawn; a red daybreak
- Ulusoy: an exalted lineage; noble descent
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Ulusoy Göktan
Meaning of each name
- Ulusoy: an exalted lineage; noble descent
- Göktan: sky and the light of dawn
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Erden Ulusoy
Meaning of each name
- Erden: untouched, pure and unspoiled
- Ulusoy: an exalted lineage; noble descent
How to pronounce Ulusoy
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
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| IPA | /ulusoj/ |
Is Ulusoy a boy’s name?
Yes, Ulusoy is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 20% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Ulusoy does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 5 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Ulusoy
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Ulusoy
- Sultan Ulusoy
- Ulusoy Mert Kabasakal · b. 2004
FAQ about the name Ulusoy
What is the meaning of Ulusoy?
Ulusoy means “an exalted lineage; noble descent”. It combines Turkish ulu, meaning great or exalted, with soy, meaning lineage or descent. The compound expresses the idea of an eminent family line.
Is Ulusoy a boy’s name?
Yes, Ulusoy is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 20% of bearers are male.
Is Ulusoy in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Ulusoy nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Ulusoy?
Ulusoy is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Ulusoy have?
Ulusoy has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Ulusoy?
Ulusoy does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 5 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Ulusoy?
Some ideas: Ulusoy Yazan; Orhan Ulusoy; Ulusoy Ersin.
Famous people named Ulusoy?
Notable people named Ulusoy include Sultan Ulusoy, Ulusoy Mert Kabasakal.
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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