Tuğrul means “bird of prey, falcon”. It comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Tuğrul is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Tuğrul mean?
Literal meaning
Tuğrul is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “bird of prey, falcon”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Meaning themes: Animals
Tuğrul in Turkish
What does Tuğrul mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Tuğrul. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “bird of prey, falcon” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Tuğrul come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Tuğrul a Turkish name?
Yes. Tuğrul is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Tuğrul across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | TuğrulLatin | Boy | same as above: “bird of prey, falcon” | 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 Tuğrul
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuğrul | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Tuğrul
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Tuğrul
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 Tuğrul rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BörühanBoy“wolf khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- MelisGirl“bee (via the Greek name Melissa)”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- KızılaslanBoy“red lion”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- YürükUnisex“swift walker; fast horse”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- KoraslanBoy“ember lion”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- BulbulGirl“name of a bird”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- AtlıUnisex“mounted, horse-owning”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- ŞendoğanBoy“joyful falcon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
Common questions about Tuğrul
What does the name Tuğrul mean?
Tuğrul means “bird of prey, falcon”. It comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Tuğrul a girl's or a boy's name?
Tuğrul is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Tuğrul come from?
Tuğrul is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Tuğrul?
Tuğrul 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 Tuğrul have?
Tuğrul 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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