Gurban means “sacrifice”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkmen.
- Gurban is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkmen.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Gurban mean?
Literally: Arabic qurbān
Literal meaning
Gurban is a boy's name used in Turkmen. It means “sacrifice”, from Arabic qurbān. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Gurban in Turkmen
What does Gurban mean in Turkmen?
In Turkmen the name is written Gurban. No separate Turkmen gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “sacrifice” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Gurban come from?
Arabic, compound. From Arabic qurbān.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Gurban a Turkmen name?
Yes. Gurban is used as a given name in Turkmen. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Gurban across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkmen | GurbanLatin | Boy | same as above: “sacrifice” | 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 Gurban
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurban | Turkmen | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Gurban
Names recorded for the same language (Turkmen) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Gurban rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- OgultäçGirl“crown child”same language (turkmen)
- DidarBoy“seeing, eye, beholding, meeting face to face”same language (turkmen)
- SähetBoy“auspicious hour”same language (turkmen)
- DawutBoy“beloved”same language (turkmen)
- DurdymyratBoy“the wish stayed”same language (turkmen)
- DurdyBoy“he stayed, he survived”same language (turkmen)
- MylaýymGirl“gentle, mild”same language (turkmen)
- BabageldiBoy“the grandfather has come”same language (turkmen)
Common questions about Gurban
What does the name Gurban mean?
Gurban means “sacrifice”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkmen.
Is Gurban a girl's or a boy's name?
Gurban is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Gurban come from?
Gurban is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Gurban?
Gurban is recorded for Turkmen. 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 Gurban have?
Gurban has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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