Feminine given name
Ülker
UHL-ker (Turkish: /ˈyl.keɾ/; 'Ü' as front rounded vowel)
Pronunciation: UHL-ker (Turkish: /ˈyl.keɾ/; 'Ü' as front rounded vowel)
الثريا
Girl Rare
Origin
Turkish (astronomical name; corresponds to Arabic الثريا / al-Thurayyā for the Pleiades)
Meaning
The Pleiades (a cluster of stars); used in Turkish as a feminine given name referring to the stellar group
Thematic Cluster
Astronomical Names — Pleiades & Star Cluster Names
Islamic Status
Rare, attested historically in Turkish and Anatolian naming
Verification
Needs Review
Quality Score
Not scored
Religious Confidence
Not scored
Letters
6
Meaning Urdu
پلئیڈز (ستاروں کا جھرمٹ)، آسمانی جھرمٹ
Meaning Arabic
الثريا
Ülker is a historically attested Turkish feminine name referring to the Pleiades, a prominent open star cluster visible in many cultures and known in Arabic as الثريا (al‑Thurayyā). In Turkish onomastics Ülker carries connotations of clustered brightness, guiding stars, and refined celestial beauty; it has been used as a given name in modern and late‑Ottoman records without direct Qur'anic origin. The name appeals to parents who favor astronomical and nature-inspired names rooted in Anatolian culture. Ülker is attested in Turkish dictionaries and popular culture but remains relatively uncommon as a personal name outside Turkey. In cultural cross-references it sits comfortably alongside other nature- and cosmos-themed names; see related Ottoman/Turkish choices such as [[Cemre]] and [[Lale]] which similarly draw on natural imagery. Ülker is phonetically compact and symbolically rich, a fitting rare choice for families seeking a star-evocative Islamic‑compatible name of Turkish heritage.
FAQs
What does Ülker mean?
Ülker denotes the Pleiades star cluster and symbolizes clustered brightness and celestial beauty in Turkish usage.
Is Ülker derived from Arabic?
The Turkish name corresponds in meaning to the Arabic الثريا (al‑Thurayyā) for the Pleiades, but Ülker itself is a Turkish onomastic form used in Anatolian contexts.
Can Ülker be used by Muslim families?
Yes. Ülker is a culturally rooted Turkish name with neutral, nature/astronomy meaning and is used by Muslim families; it is not a Qur'anic name but is permissible.
How is Ülker pronounced?
Pronounced UHL-ker in English approximation; in Turkish the 'Ü' is a front rounded vowel, approximate IPA /ˈyl.keɾ/.
Are there historical attestations of Ülker as a name?
Ülker appears in Turkish onomastic records and modern cultural usage as a feminine given name and as an established word for the Pleiades; it is historically attested in Anatolian sources.
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