Boy name
Ulutekin name meaning
“an exalted prince”
Ulutekin means “an exalted prince.” It combines Turkish ulu, meaning great or lofty, with tekin, an element related to the Old Turkic title tigin. Used for boys in Türkiye, it recalls Kül Tigin of the Orkhon inscriptions, giving the name a concrete connection to historical princely titles.
What does Ulutekin mean?
An exalted prince
In Turkish: yüce prens, ulu şehzade
Ulutekin can be understood as combining an expression of greatness with an old princely title. The association of tekin with tigin gives the name a royal reference. Since tekin also has other meanings in Turkish, historical evidence would help establish the compound’s precise intended interpretation.
In names such as Alptekin, Aytekin and Tuğtekin, tekin is linked to the Old Turkic title tigin, meaning “prince.” More boy names ending in -tekin →
Origin of the name Ulutekin
Apparently combines Turkish ulu, exalted, with tekin, associated with the Old Turkic princely title tigin.
| Linguistic origin | Turkish, Old Turkic |
|---|---|
| Is Ulutekin in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | U · Ul |
How to pronounce Ulutekin
| Syllables | 4 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ulutekin/ |
Is Ulutekin a boy’s name?
Yes, Ulutekin is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Ulutekin does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Ulutekin
What is the meaning of Ulutekin?
Ulutekin means “an exalted prince”. Apparently combines Turkish ulu, exalted, with tekin, associated with the Old Turkic princely title tigin.
Is Ulutekin a boy’s name?
Yes, Ulutekin is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Ulutekin in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Ulutekin nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Ulutekin?
Ulutekin is of Turkish and Old Turkic origin.
How many syllables does Ulutekin have?
Ulutekin has 4 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Ulutekin?
Ulutekin 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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