The name Kulap has been used for four tropical cyclones in the western North Pacific Ocean. This name was originally spelled Kularb by the WMO before an orthographic update in 2002. The name was contributed by Thailand and means "rose" in Thai.Severe Tropical Storm Kulap (2005) – remained over the open ocean. Tropical Storm Kulap (2011) – a weak tropical storm that passed through the Ryukyu Islands. Tropical Storm Kulap (2017) – absorbed by Typhoon Noru. Severe Tropical Storm Kulap (2022) – remained over the open ocean.