Ertuğrul means “brave falcon”. It comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Ertuğrul is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Ertuğrul mean?
Literally: er 'man' + tuğrul 'falcon'
Literal meaning
Ertuğrul is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “brave falcon”, from er 'man' + tuğrul 'falcon'. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Meaning themes: Animals · Strength and courage
Ertuğrul in Turkish
What does Ertuğrul mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Ertuğrul. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “brave falcon” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Ertuğrul come from?
Turkic, compound. From er 'man' + tuğrul 'falcon'.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
- er “man; hero, warrior”, from Proto-Turkic (Turkish er, Kazakh ер, Kyrgyz эр)
Is Ertuğrul a Turkish name?
Yes. Ertuğrul is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Ertuğrul across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ErtuğrulLatin | Boy | same as above: “brave falcon” | 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 Ertuğrul
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ertuğrul | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
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Sibling names for Ertuğrul
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 Ertuğrul rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SarperBoy“hardy, brave man”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage · also shares the element er
- AlperBoy“brave + warrior”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage · also shares the element er
- MerterBoy“brave man”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage · also shares the element er
- NarterBoy“brave person”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage · also shares the element er
- BerkerBoy“strong man”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage · also shares the element er
- İlkerBoy“first brave man”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage · also shares the element er
- TümerkanUnisex“brave, heroic”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- GüçlütürkBoy“strong Turk”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
Common questions about Ertuğrul
What does the name Ertuğrul mean?
Ertuğrul means “brave falcon”. It comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Ertuğrul a girl's or a boy's name?
Ertuğrul is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Ertuğrul come from?
Ertuğrul is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Ertuğrul?
Ertuğrul 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 Ertuğrul have?
Ertuğrul has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 8 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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