Sungur means “gyrfalcon”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Sungur is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Sungur mean?
Literal meaning
Sungur is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “gyrfalcon”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Sungur in Turkish
What does Sungur mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Sungur. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “gyrfalcon” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Sungur come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Sungur a Turkish name?
Yes. Sungur is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Sungur across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SungurLatin | Boy | same as above: “gyrfalcon” | 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 Sungur
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sungur | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Sungur
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 Sungur rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ErduruBoy“pure man”same language (turkish)
- TülayUnisex“tulle moon”same language (turkish)
- AkbeyUnisex“honest, upright person”same language (turkish)
- TeksoyBoy“of unique lineage”same language (turkish)
- TuğrulBoy“bird of prey, falcon”same language (turkish)
- GüldalGirl“rose branch”same language (turkish)
- BozdenizBoy“grey sea”same language (turkish)
- DemirtavBoy“iron mountain”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Sungur
What does the name Sungur mean?
Sungur means “gyrfalcon”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Sungur a girl's or a boy's name?
Sungur is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Sungur come from?
Sungur is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Sungur?
Sungur 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 Sungur have?
Sungur 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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