Ergil means “trustworthy man”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Ergil is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Ergil mean?
Literal meaning
Ergil is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “trustworthy man”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Ergil in Turkish
What does Ergil mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Ergil. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “trustworthy man” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Ergil come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Ergil a Turkish name?
Yes. Ergil is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Ergil across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ErgilLatin | Boy | same as above: “trustworthy man” | 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 Ergil
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ergil | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Ergil
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 Ergil rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TekinalpUnisex“peerless hero”same language (turkish)
- BaydurBoy“strong, brave”same language (turkish)
- SeylânUnisex“flowing”same language (turkish)
- KayatürkBoy“Turk strong as rock”same language (turkish)
- UsbeyBoy“wise man”same language (turkish)
- TüzelUnisex“lawful, legal”same language (turkish)
- AzizeGirl“dear; mighty”same language (turkish)
- NihayetUnisex“end, finally”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Ergil
What does the name Ergil mean?
Ergil means “trustworthy man”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Ergil a girl's or a boy's name?
Ergil is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Ergil come from?
Ergil is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Ergil?
Ergil 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 Ergil have?
Ergil 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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