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Name
Ulas
Gender
Boy name
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Ulas (Ulaş) is a masculine first name that has its origin in Turkish. In direct translation, it means 'the one who reaches the goal' or 'the one who breaks through'.

What does the name Ulas mean?

The name Ulas (Ulaş) comes from Turkish and is directly translated as 'the one who reaches the goal' or 'the one who breaks through'. The root is found in the Old Turkish word ulaşmak (اولاشمق), which means 'to reach', 'to overtake', 'to meet', and 'to adhere'. Furthermore, Ulas is regarded as a Belarusian variant of Vlas, a form of the name Blaise, which traces back to Blasius. Here, the meaning is 'the stutterer' or 'the one who lisps', derived from the Latin term blæsus, which means 'lisping' and 'stuttering'.

Where does the name Ulas come from?

Ulas is a masculine first name that has both Old Turkish and Latin roots and means 'the one who reaches the goal'.

How do you pronounce Ulas?

Ulas is pronounced like 'U-lass'.

Popularity

In Germany, Ulas is a rather rare first name. In 2020, it ranked 4,047th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2007 at rank 759. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 30 times, placing it 4,544th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 3,067th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ulascan / Uli

Famous people

  • Furkan Ulas Memis (Turkish boxer)
  • Ulaş bardakçı (revolutionary)
  • Ulaş62 (rapper)
  • Ulas Guler (Turkish football player)
  • Ulas Hazar (musician)
  • Ulas Kilic (actor from Germany)
  • Ulas Mangitli (illustrator)
  • Ulas Samchuk (Ukrainian writer)

Frequently asked questions about the name Ulas

What does the name Ulas mean?

The name Ulas means 'the one who reaches the goal' and is derived from the Old Turkish word 'ulaşmak', which means 'to reach' or 'to overtake'.

Where does the name Ulas come from?

Ulas has both Old Turkish and Latin roots. The Old Turkish origin refers to the word 'ulaşmak', while the Latin connection relates to Blaise and the term 'blæsus'.

How popular is the name Ulas?

The popularity of the name Ulas varies, but it is primarily common in Turkey. In other countries, it is less frequently encountered.

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