Efgan means “outcry; lament”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Efgan is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Efgan mean?
Literal meaning
Efgan is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “outcry; lament”. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Efgan in Turkish
What does Efgan mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Efgan. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “outcry; lament” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Efgan come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Efgan a Turkish name?
Yes. Efgan is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Efgan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | EfganLatin | Boy | same as above: “outcry; lament” | 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 Efgan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efgan | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Efgan
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 Efgan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ApakUnisex“pure white”same language (turkish)
- NeşatUnisex“joy, cheer”same language (turkish)
- PakelBoy“pure hand”same language (turkish)
- RaşideGirl“rightly guided”same language (turkish)
- BatırhanBoy“hero khan”same language (turkish)
- AylaGirl“elder sister”same language (turkish)
- BercisGirl“the planet Jupiter”same language (turkish)
- DurukBoy“settled and clear; summit; unchanging”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Efgan
What does the name Efgan mean?
Efgan means “outcry; lament”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Efgan a girl's or a boy's name?
Efgan is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Efgan come from?
Efgan is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Efgan?
Efgan 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 Efgan have?
Efgan 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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