Ergüven means “self-confident man”. It probably comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Ergüven is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Ergüven mean?
Literally: er 'man' + güven 'confidence'
Literal meaning
Ergüven is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “self-confident man”, from er 'man' + güven 'confidence'. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Ergüven in Turkish
What does Ergüven mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Ergüven. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “self-confident man” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Ergüven come from?
Turkic, compound. From er 'man' + güven 'confidence'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Ergüven a Turkish name?
Yes. Ergüven is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Ergüven across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ErgüvenLatin | Boy | same as above: “self-confident 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 Ergüven
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ergüven | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Ergüven
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 Ergüven rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GülkanUnisex“rose blood”same language (turkish)
- AnabörüGirl“she-wolf”same language (turkish)
- ŞideBoy“bright, radiant”same language (turkish)
- TangülüUnisex“dawn rose”same language (turkish)
- AlpayBoy“brave moon”same language (turkish)
- UfukayUnisex“horizon moon”same language (turkish)
- AyyıldızUnisex“moon + star”same language (turkish)
- SercanUnisex“chief soul, foremost beloved”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Ergüven
What does the name Ergüven mean?
Ergüven means “self-confident man”. It probably comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Ergüven a girl's or a boy's name?
Ergüven is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Ergüven come from?
Ergüven is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Ergüven?
Ergüven 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 Ergüven have?
Ergüven 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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