Turgül means “the name Tur with the epithet Gul”. It comes from Turkic and Persian elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Turgül is a name of Turkic and Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Turgül mean?
Literally: tur (personal name) + gul (epithet)
تۇر: ئىسمى، گۈل: سۈپىتىLiteral meaning
Turgül (تۇرگۈل) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “the name Tur with the epithet Gul” and gives its origin as Turkic and Persian.[1]
Turgül in Uyghur
What does Turgül mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written تۇرگۈل, Turgül (ULY transliteration), Tugül and تۇگۈل. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “the name Tur with the epithet Gul” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Turgül come from?
Turkic and Persian, hybrid compound. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Turkic and Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Is Turgül a Uyghur name?
Yes. Turgül is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it combines Turkic and Persian elements.
Turgül across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | تۇرگۈلArabic script TugülLatin, variant تۇگۈلArabic script, variant | Girl | same as above: “the name Tur with the epithet Gul” | Documented[1] |
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 Turgül
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.
Sibling names for Turgül
Names recorded for the same language (Uyghur) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Turgül rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- Güli'eserGirl“influential girl; distinguished girl”same language (uyghur)
- SebilullaBoy“path of God”same language (uyghur)
- AltunsaGirl“woman like gold”same language (uyghur)
- “extra, excess, plentiful, many”same language (uyghur)
- NurdinBoy“light of the faith”same language (uyghur)
- ShehridinBoy“fame of the faith”same language (uyghur)
- MuslihBoy“one who strengthens, improves, reconciles”same language (uyghur)
- JumaydilBoy“with a tranquil heart”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Turgül
What does the name Turgül mean?
Turgül means “the name Tur with the epithet Gul”. It comes from Turkic and Persian elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Turgül a girl's or a boy's name?
Turgül is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Turgül come from?
Turgül is of Turkic and Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Turgül?
Turgül is recorded for Uyghur. 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 Turgül spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: تۇرگۈل (Arabic script), Tugül (Latin), تۇگۈل (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Turgül have?
Turgül 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.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: تۇر: ئىسمى، گۈل: سۈپىتى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Turkic, Persian (+4 more)
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