Boy name
Ulil name meaning
“possessors or holders”
Ulil is a masculine name commonly linked to Arabic ulī, meaning “possessors” or “holders”. In connected expressions such as ulī al-albāb, the element is heard as ulil-albab. The final consonant in Ulil reflects its connection to the following word, explaining how this form arises within an Arabic phrase.
What does Ulil mean?
Possessors or holders
In Indonesian: para pemilik atau pemegang
Origin and cultural usage of Ulil
From Arabic ulī, 'possessors', heard as ulil in connected expressions such as ulī al-albāb. The final consonant reflects the connection to the following word.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Ulil in Islam and the Quran
Ulil does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (وأولي) does, for example in QS An-Nisa [4]: 59.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Ulil
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ulil, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Ulil: possessors or holders
- Sukron: gratitude or an expression of thanks
- Yusril: ease, freedom from hardship
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Meaning of each word
- Ulil: possessors or holders
- Hilmi: patient and forbearing
- Saepuloh: sword of God
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Ulil Anwaruddin
Meaning of each word
- Ulil: possessors or holders
- Anwaruddin: lights of the faith
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Meaning of each word
- Salamat: safety and well-being
- Ulil: possessors or holders
- Irsyadi: relating to guidance or direction
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Ulil Masyhuri
Meaning of each word
- Ulil: possessors or holders
- Masyhuri: famous, widely known
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Meaning of each word
- Ulil: possessors or holders
- Fairus: turquoise gemstone
- Nahrawi: associated with a river
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How to pronounce Ulil
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ulil/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦸꦭꦶꦭ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮅᮜᮤᮜ᮪ |
Is Ulil a boy’s name?
Yes, Ulil is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 90% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Ulil ranks #1,915 among boy names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Ulil
Famous people named Ulil
- Ulil Abshar Abdalla · b. 1967
- Ulil Afidah · b. 1984
- Ulil Albab · b. 1981
- Ulil Amri · b. 1955
- Ulil Amri · b. 1973
- Ulil Amri Nawawi Ls
FAQ about the name Ulil
What is the meaning of Ulil?
Ulil means possessors or holders. From Arabic ulī, 'possessors', heard as ulil in connected expressions such as ulī al-albāb. The final consonant reflects the connection to the following word.
Is Ulil a boy’s name?
Yes, Ulil is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 90% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Ulil?
Ulil is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Ulil in the Quran?
Ulil does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (وأولي) does, for example in QS An-Nisa [4]: 59.
How many syllables does Ulil have?
Ulil has 2 syllables (U-lil) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Ulil?
Ulil ranks #1,915 among boy names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Ulil?
Some ideas: Ulil Sukron Yusril; Ulil Hilmi Saepuloh; Ulil Anwaruddin.
Famous people named Ulil?
Notable people named Ulil include Ulil Abshar Abdalla, Ulil Afidah, Ulil Albab.
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