ufuk

Ufuk is a masculine given name of Turkish origin. In Turkish, ufuk means horizon, the line where earth or sea meets the sky. As a given name, it is associated with qualities such as outlook and broad perspective.

The name is formed directly from the Turkish noun and is widely used as a first name within Turkey and among Turkish-speaking communities abroad. It is almost exclusively a male given name; while surnames derived from given names exist in Turkish naming practices, Ufuk is primarily encountered as a given name.

There are various public figures named Ufuk in Turkey, including athletes, actors, and professionals, reflecting its mainstream use in contemporary Turkish society.