Girl name
Ürper name meaning
“shiver; tremble or give a start”
Ürper means “shiver,” “tremble,” or “give a start.” It matches the plain imperative of Turkish ürpermek, a verb describing a slight trembling caused by cold or strong emotion. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it evokes the brief shiver produced when a cool breeze passes over the skin.
What does Ürper mean?
Shiver; tremble or give a start
In Turkish: ürper; hafifçe titre, irkil
Ürper has the same form as a Turkish verb stem describing a bodily response. Shivering may arise from cold, excitement, fear, or another intense feeling. Its associations therefore cannot be reduced to one emotion, although the intended explanation of this unusual given name would benefit from confirmation.
Origin of the name Ürper
Can be analyzed as the bare imperative of Turkish ürpermek, meaning to shiver or tremble from cold or strong emotion.
How to pronounce Ürper
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /yɾpeɾ/ |
Is Ürper a girl’s name?
Yes, Ürper is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Ürper does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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FAQ about the name Ürper
What is the meaning of Ürper?
Ürper means “shiver; tremble or give a start”. Can be analyzed as the bare imperative of Turkish ürpermek, meaning to shiver or tremble from cold or strong emotion.
Is Ürper a girl’s name?
Yes, Ürper is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Ürper in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Ürper nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Ürper?
Ürper is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Ürper have?
Ürper has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Ürper?
Ürper does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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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