Erguvan means “Judas tree; purple”. It comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Erguvan is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Erguvan mean?
Literal meaning
Erguvan is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “Judas tree; purple”. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Erguvan in Turkish
What does Erguvan mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Erguvan. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “Judas tree; purple” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Erguvan come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Erguvan a Turkish name?
Yes. Erguvan is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Erguvan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ErguvanLatin | Girl | same as above: “Judas tree; purple” | 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 Erguvan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erguvan | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Erguvan
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 Erguvan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SevnazGirl“love grace”same language (turkish)
- MubarekGirl“blessed, fortunate”same language (turkish)
- BoyluBoy“tall, of good stature”same language (turkish)
- OkayerBoy“arrow-moon man”same language (turkish)
- GürakınBoy“vigorous onrush”same language (turkish)
- MüferrihUnisex“refreshing, gladdening”same language (turkish)
- KonakBoy“guest; lodging place; mansion”same language (turkish)
- AtılganBoy“bold, daring”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Erguvan
What does the name Erguvan mean?
Erguvan means “Judas tree; purple”. It comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Erguvan a girl's or a boy's name?
Erguvan is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Erguvan come from?
Erguvan is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Erguvan?
Erguvan 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 Erguvan have?
Erguvan has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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