Bumin means “owl; founder of the Göktürk state (d. 552); a unit of ten thousand”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Bumin is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Bumin mean?
Literal meaning
Bumin is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “owl; founder of the Göktürk state (d. 552); a unit of ten thousand”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Bumin in Turkish
What does Bumin mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Bumin. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “owl; founder of the Göktürk state (d. 552); a unit of ten thousand” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Bumin come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Bumin a Turkish name?
Yes. Bumin is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Bumin across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | BuminLatin | Boy | same as above: “owl; founder of the Göktürk state (d. 552); a unit of ten thousand” | Editorial |
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 Bumin
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.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bumin | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Bumin
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Bumin rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SuyurgamışUnisex“one who grants favors and shows mercy”same language (turkish)
- “sea”same language (turkish)
- SemagülUnisex“rose of the sky”same language (turkish)
- EzgüerBoy“good man”same language (turkish)
- AkbudunBoy“of pure, well-known lineage”same language (turkish)
- SemraGirl“brunette, dark-skinned”same language (turkish)
- YurdaerBoy“one born for his homeland”same language (turkish)
- KarakurtBoy“black wolf”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Bumin
What does the name Bumin mean?
Bumin means “owl; founder of the Göktürk state (d. 552); a unit of ten thousand”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Bumin a girl's or a boy's name?
Bumin is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Bumin come from?
Bumin is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Bumin?
Bumin is recorded for Turkish. 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 Bumin have?
Bumin has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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