Toğrul means “falcon, bird of prey”. It comes from Old Turkic elements. It is documented as a boy's name in Azerbaijani and also used in Turkmen.
- Toğrul is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Azerbaijani and Turkmen.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Toğrul mean?
Literally: Old Turkic toğrıl
Literal meaning
Toğrul is a boy's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Azerbaijani. Wiktionary traces the name (via Turkish toğrul) to Chagatai طوغرل. The meaning has not yet been confirmed from the source word's own entry, so it is held for review.[1]
Meaning themes: Animals
Toğrul in Azerbaijani and Turkmen
What does Toğrul mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Toğrul. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “falcon, bird of prey” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
What does Toğrul mean in Turkmen?
In Turkmen the name is written Togrul. No separate Turkmen gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “falcon, bird of prey” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Toğrul come from?
Old Turkic, compound. From Old Turkic toğrıl.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Chagatai, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name (via Turkish toğrul) to Chagatai طوغرل.[1]Likely
Which languages use the name Toğrul?
Toğrul is used as a given name in Azerbaijani and Turkmen. Its origin is Old Turkic and Chagatai. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Toğrul across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijani | ToğrulLatin | Boy | same as above: “falcon, bird of prey” | Documented[1] |
| Turkmen | TogrulLatin | Boy | same as above: “falcon, bird of prey” | 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 Toğrul
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toğrul[1] | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
| Togrul | Turkmen | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Toğrul
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Toğrul
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Toğrul rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AslanBoy“lion”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme animals
- AhuGirl“gazelle, deer”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme animals
- JerenGirl“gazelle”same language (turkmen) · also shares the theme animals
- YaqubBoy“later-born (second baby); male of a bird; servant of God”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme animals
- QəzənfərBoy“lion”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme animals
- AlisherBoy“Ali + lion”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme animals
- ArslanBoy“lion”same language (azerbaijani, turkmen) · also shares the theme animals
- ŞahbazBoy“royal falcon”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme animals
Common questions about Toğrul
What does the name Toğrul mean?
Toğrul means “falcon, bird of prey”. It comes from Old Turkic elements. It is documented as a boy's name in Azerbaijani and also used in Turkmen.
Is Toğrul a girl's or a boy's name?
Toğrul is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Azerbaijani: boys; Turkmen: boys.
Where does Toğrul come from?
Toğrul is of Old Turkic and Chagatai origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Toğrul?
Toğrul is recorded for Azerbaijani and 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 Toğrul spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Toğrul (Latin), Togrul (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Toğrul have?
Toğrul has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 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 “Toğrul”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 60337982. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; listed as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; etymology states: Cognate with Turkish toğrul, Chagatai طغرل, طوغرل (toɣrïl); headword of the Azerbaijani given-name entry
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