Kargı means “spear; reed”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Kargı is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Kargı mean?
Literal meaning
Kargı is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “spear; reed”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Kargı in Turkish
What does Kargı mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Kargı. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “spear; reed” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Kargı come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Kargı a Turkish name?
Yes. Kargı is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Kargı across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | KargıLatin | Boy | same as above: “spear; reed” | 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 Kargı
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kargı | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Kargı
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 Kargı rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- DemhoşGirl“sweet-breathed”same language (turkish)
- OkşakUnisex“resemblance; resembling”same language (turkish)
- HoşfidanGirl“graceful, tall woman”same language (turkish)
- EldemirUnisex“iron hand”same language (turkish)
- SarıgülGirl“yellow rose”same language (turkish)
- BaşaydınBoy“enlightened chief”same language (turkish)
- SevenerBoy“loving man”same language (turkish)
- TendüUnisex“brave”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Kargı
What does the name Kargı mean?
Kargı means “spear; reed”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Kargı a girl's or a boy's name?
Kargı is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Kargı come from?
Kargı is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Kargı?
Kargı 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 Kargı have?
Kargı 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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