Boy name
Ünlem name meaning
“exclamation; an expressive cry”
Ünlem means “exclamation” or “an expressive cry.” It comes from the Turkish word ünlem, derived from ünlemek, meaning to call out, whose root ün means sound. Used for boys in Türkiye, the name has a concrete association with the exclamation mark used in writing.
What does Ünlem mean?
Exclamation; an expressive cry
In Turkish: duygu bildiren sesleniş, nida
Ünlem is the Turkish grammatical term for an interjection expressing surprise, joy or a call for attention. The same word also appears in the Turkish name for the exclamation mark. As a given name, it evokes vocal expression; its underlying ün is associated here with sound rather than fame.
Origin of the name Ünlem
It comes from Turkish ünlem, formed with the noun suffix -m from ünlemek, 'to call out'. The underlying word ün means 'voice' or 'sound'.
How to pronounce Ünlem
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ynlem/ |
Is Ünlem a boy’s name?
Yes, Ünlem is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Ünlem does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Ünlem
What is the meaning of Ünlem?
Ünlem means “exclamation; an expressive cry”. It comes from Turkish ünlem, formed with the noun suffix -m from ünlemek, 'to call out'. The underlying word ün means 'voice' or 'sound'.
Is Ünlem a boy’s name?
Yes, Ünlem is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Ünlem in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Ünlem nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Ünlem?
Ünlem is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Ünlem have?
Ünlem has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Ünlem?
Ünlem 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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