Gurbanguly means “servant of the Sacrifice feast”. It comes from Arabic and Turkic elements. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkmen.
- Gurbanguly is a name of Arabic and Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkmen.
- 4 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 10 letters.
What does Gurbanguly mean?
Literally: gurban 'sacrifice' + guly 'servant'
Literal meaning
Gurbanguly is a boy's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Turkmen. Wiktionary analyses the name as a compound of gurban (‘sacrifice’) and guly. The meaning has not yet been confirmed from the source word's own entry, so it is held for review.[1]
Gurbanguly in Turkmen
What does Gurbanguly mean in Turkmen?
In Turkmen the name is written Gurbanguly, Gurbangulь and Gurbangulx. No separate Turkmen gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “servant of the Sacrifice feast” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Gurbanguly come from?
Arabic and Turkic, hybrid compound. From gurban 'sacrifice' + guly 'servant'.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Turkmen, compound. Wiktionary analyses the name as a compound of gurban (‘sacrifice’) and guly.[1]Likely
Is Gurbanguly a Turkmen name?
Yes. Gurbanguly is documented as a given name in Turkmen. Etymologically it combines Turkic and Arabic elements.
Gurbanguly across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkmen | GurbangulyLatin GurbangulьCyrillic, variant GurbangulxLatin, variant | Boy | same as above: “servant of the Sacrifice feast” | Documented[1] |
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 Gurbanguly
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.
Sibling names for Gurbanguly
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 Gurbanguly rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- HangeldiBoy“a khan has come”same language (turkmen)
- AzatBoy“free”same language (turkmen)
- SelbiGirl“cypress”same language (turkmen)
- AnnaGirl“grace, favour”same language (turkmen)
- HojamyratBoy“the master's wish”same language (turkmen)
- PermanBoy“order, decree”same language (turkmen)
- TäçmyratBoy“crown wish”same language (turkmen)
- JumagulyBoy“servant born on Friday”same language (turkmen)
Common questions about Gurbanguly
What does the name Gurbanguly mean?
Gurbanguly means “servant of the Sacrifice feast”. It comes from Arabic and Turkic elements. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkmen.
Is Gurbanguly a girl's or a boy's name?
Gurbanguly is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Gurbanguly come from?
Gurbanguly is of Arabic and Turkic and Turkmen origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Gurbanguly?
Gurbanguly 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 is Gurbanguly spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Gurbanguly (Latin), Gurbangulь (Cyrillic), Gurbangulx (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Gurbanguly have?
Gurbanguly has 4 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 10 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Gurbanguly”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 89879996. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a male given name in the Turkmen section; listed as a male given name in the Turkmen section; etymology states: gurban + guly; headword of the Turkmen given-name entry (+2 more)
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