Durgun means “calm, still”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Durgun is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Durgun mean?
Literal meaning
Durgun is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “calm, still”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Durgun in Turkish
What does Durgun mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Durgun. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “calm, still” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Durgun come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Durgun a Turkish name?
Yes. Durgun is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Durgun across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | DurgunLatin | Boy | same as above: “calm, still” | 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 Durgun
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durgun | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Durgun
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 Durgun rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ReyhanGirl“name of a kind of flower”same language (turkish)
- AkçaUnisex“whitish; pure; coin”same language (turkish)
- TongarBoy“big and strong; elderly”same language (turkish)
- AlakuşUnisex“peacock”same language (turkish)
- ÖrfiBoy“conventional, customary (in accordance with, or established by, custom or common usage)”same language (turkish)
- MüzeyyenGirl“adorned, decorated”same language (turkish)
- YomutBoy“victorious”same language (turkish)
- ÖlenUnisex“flowering meadow; folk song”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Durgun
What does the name Durgun mean?
Durgun means “calm, still”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Durgun a girl's or a boy's name?
Durgun is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Durgun come from?
Durgun is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Durgun?
Durgun 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 Durgun have?
Durgun has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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