Turgay means “lark”. It comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Turgay is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Turgay mean?
Literal meaning
Turgay is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “lark”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Turgay in Turkish
What does Turgay mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Turgay. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “lark” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Turgay come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Turgay a Turkish name?
Yes. Turgay is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Turgay across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | TurgayLatin | Boy | same as above: “lark” | 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 Turgay
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turgay | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Turgay
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 Turgay rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- YârıdilGirl“friend of the heart, beloved”same language (turkish)
- GalibeGirl“victorious”same language (turkish)
- NeşeverUnisex“joy-giving”same language (turkish)
- AlçınsuUnisex“red-coloured water”same language (turkish)
- ÖzbilenUnisex“one who knows the essence”same language (turkish)
- BarsbeyBoy“panther lord”same language (turkish)
- MağfiretUnisex“forgiveness”same language (turkish)
- FezaîUnisex“relating to space”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Turgay
What does the name Turgay mean?
Turgay means “lark”. It comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Turgay a girl's or a boy's name?
Turgay is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Turgay come from?
Turgay is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Turgay?
Turgay 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 Turgay have?
Turgay 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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