Girl name
Ümmü name meaning
“mother; mother of someone”
Ümmü means “mother” or “mother of someone” and comes from the connected pronunciation of the Arabic word umm. It is used as a girls' name in Türkiye. In Arabic naming expressions called kunyas, it introduces the meaning “mother of,” a structure illustrated by the compound name Ümmü Gülsüm.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Ümmü mean?
Mother; mother of someone
In Turkish: anne; birinin annesi
Ümmü is a Turkish feminine name and compound-name element developed from the Arabic word for mother. It appears in names such as Ümmü Gülsüm and Ümmühan. Although the Arabic construction often expects a following element, Turkish has also established Ümmü as a standalone given name.
How popular is Ümmü?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 1provinces
Where is Ümmü in the top 30?
1 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Ümmü
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Ümmü
From Arabic umm ‘mother’ in its connected pronunciation ummu. It especially introduces a kunya, a designation meaning ‘mother of’ someone.
Double names with Ümmü
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Ümmü Roza
Meaning of each name
- Ümmü: mother; mother of someone
- Roza: the rose flower
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Mavi Ümmü
Meaning of each name
- Mavi: the characteristic color of sky and sea
- Ümmü: mother; mother of someone
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Ümmü Şennur
Meaning of each name
- Ümmü: mother; mother of someone
- Şennur: joyful light, brightness bringing happiness
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Olga Ümmü
Meaning of each name
- Olga: holy, blessed
- Ümmü: mother; mother of someone
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Ümmü Nina
Meaning of each name
- Ümmü: mother; mother of someone
- Nina: Little girl; girl child
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Eslem Ümmü
Meaning of each name
- Eslem: safer; more sound or secure
- Ümmü: mother; mother of someone
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Ümmü Gülsüm.
How to pronounce Ümmü
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ymmy/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ام |
| Arabic | أم |
Is Ümmü a girl’s name?
Yes, Ümmü is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Ümmü appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Ümmü
Famous people named Ümmü
- Ümmü Kiraz · b. 1982
- Ümmü Balyemez · b. 1941
- Ümmü Gülsüm Kiraz · b. 1981
- Ümmü Güven
FAQ about the name Ümmü
What is the meaning of Ümmü?
Ümmü means “mother; mother of someone”. From Arabic umm ‘mother’ in its connected pronunciation ummu. It especially introduces a kunya, a designation meaning ‘mother of’ someone.
Is Ümmü a girl’s name?
Yes, Ümmü is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Ümmü in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Ümmü nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Ümmü?
Ümmü is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Ümmü have?
Ümmü has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Ümmü?
Ümmü appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Ümmü?
Some ideas: Ümmü Roza; Mavi Ümmü; Ümmü Şennur.
Famous people named Ümmü?
Notable people named Ümmü include Ümmü Kiraz, Ümmü Balyemez, Ümmü Gülsüm Kiraz.
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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