Chulpan

girlTatar / Turkic

Chulpan is a Muslim girl name meaning “Morning star, the planet Venus”.

MeaningMorning star, the planet Venus
GenderGirl
OriginTatar / Turkic
Pronunciationchool-PAHN
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Chulpan

Chulpan (Tatar Çulpan) is the Turkic name for the planet Venus seen as the bright morning star. It is a classic Tatar and Bashkir girls' name, and the same word appears as Cholpon in Kyrgyz and Uzbek, and Çolpan in Kazakh and Turkish. The actress Chulpan Khamatova, of Tatar background, is a well-known bearer.

Is Chulpan a Muslim name?

Yes, in practice. Chulpan is a Turkic name meaning 'morning star', used mainly by Muslim Tatar and Bashkir families. Its Arabic counterpart in meaning is Zuhra.

Where is the name Chulpan used?

Common in Tatarstan and Bashkortostan; related forms are used in Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.

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Spellings and variants of Chulpan

CholpanCholponÇolpanTsulpan

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Chulpan mean?

Chulpan means 'Morning star, the planet Venus'. It comes from Tatar / Turkic.

Is Chulpan a Muslim name?

Yes, in practice. Chulpan is a Turkic name meaning 'morning star', used mainly by Muslim Tatar and Bashkir families. Its Arabic counterpart in meaning is Zuhra.

How do you pronounce Chulpan?

Chulpan is pronounced chool-PAHN.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.