Bergen means “given (by God)”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Kazakh.
- Bergen is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Bergen mean?
Literal meaning
Bergen is a boy's name used in Kazakh. It means “given (by God)”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Bergen in Kazakh
What does Bergen mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Берген and Bergen (common romanization). No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “given (by God)” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Bergen come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Bergen a Kazakh name?
Yes. Bergen is documented as a given name in Kazakh. It is built from Turkic words.
Bergen across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | БергенCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “given (by God)” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Bergen
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
Sibling names for Bergen
Names recorded for the same language (Kazakh) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Bergen rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ZhyrgalBoy“bliss, delight”same language (kazakh)
- ZhursinBoy“may he live on”same language (kazakh)
- DanagulGirl“wise flower”same language (kazakh)
- RashitBoy“rightly guided”same language (kazakh)
- NurbolBoy“be light”same language (kazakh)
- ZhantursynBoy“may the soul stay”same language (kazakh)
- AkbotaGirl“white camel calf”same language (kazakh)
- YerkegulGirl“darling flower”same language (kazakh)
Common questions about Bergen
What does the name Bergen mean?
Bergen means “given (by God)”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Kazakh.
Is Bergen a girl's or a boy's name?
Bergen is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Bergen come from?
Bergen is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Bergen?
Bergen is recorded for Kazakh. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Bergen have?
Bergen has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled with our editorial data; source texts are not copied.
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed as a kazakh given name (masculine) in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Bergen recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Берген recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Берген (kazakh) recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list
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