Ulugbek
Turkic-Persian · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Ulugbek
Ulugbek derives from Turkic and Persian elements: "ulu" (great) and "bek" (ruler/lord), meaning "great ruler" or "great lord." The name is primarily used in Turkic and Central Asian cultures, particularly among Muslims, with historical prominence through Ulugh Beg (1394–1449), the Timurid astronomer and mathematician who ruled Samarkand.
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Etymology
Ulugbek derives from Turkic and Persian elements: "ulu" (great) and "bek" (ruler/lord), meaning "great ruler" or "great lord." The name is primarily used in Turkic and Central Asian cultures, particularly among Muslims, with historical prominence through Ulugh Beg (1394–1449), the Timurid astronomer and mathematician who ruled Samarkand.
Ulugbek currently ranks #13,983 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.
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