Gence means “wide, broad”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Gence is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Gence mean?
Literal meaning
Gence is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “wide, broad”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Gence in Turkish
What does Gence mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Gence. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “wide, broad” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Gence come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Gence a Turkish name?
Yes. Gence is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Gence across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | GenceLatin | Boy | same as above: “wide, broad” | 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 Gence
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gence | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Gence
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 Gence rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- HürsevBoy“lover of freedom”same language (turkish)
- SonsenUnisex“you are the last”same language (turkish)
- MaksudeGirl“purpose, desired aim”same language (turkish)
- TezolBoy“be quick, always active”same language (turkish)
- SafiyetGirl“purity”same language (turkish)
- YağızhanUnisex“dark khan”same language (turkish)
- KeramettinUnisex“wondrous gift of the faith”same language (turkish)
- FilizGirl“sprout, bud”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Gence
What does the name Gence mean?
Gence means “wide, broad”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Gence a girl's or a boy's name?
Gence is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Gence come from?
Gence is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Gence?
Gence 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 Gence have?
Gence 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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