Türgün means “tribe”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Kyrgyz and Uzbek.
- Türgün is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur, Kyrgyz and Uzbek.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Türgün mean?
قەبىلە قەدىمكى ئۇيغۇر تىلىدىكى «تۈركۈن» (قەبىلە) دېگەن سۆزنىڭ ئۆزگىرىشىLiteral meaning
Türgün (تۈرگۈن) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “tribe” and gives its origin as Turkic.[1]
a variant of Old Uyghur "türkün" (tribe)
Türgün in Uyghur, Kyrgyz and Uzbek
What does Türgün mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written تۈرگۈن and Türgün (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “tribe” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
What does Türgün mean in Kyrgyz?
In Kyrgyz the name is written Тургун and Turgun (common romanization). No separate Kyrgyz gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “tribe” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Türgün mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Turgʻun and Турғун (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion). No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “tribe” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Türgün come from?
Turkic, native word. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Turkic.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Türgün?
Türgün is used as a given name in Uyghur, Kyrgyz and Uzbek. Its origin is Turkic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Türgün across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | تۈرگۈنArabic script | Boy | same as above: “tribe” | Documented[1] |
| Kyrgyz | ТургунCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “tribe” | Editorial |
| Uzbek | TurgʻunLatin | Boy | same as above: “tribe” | 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 Türgün
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| تۈرگۈن[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Türgün[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Тургун | Kyrgyz | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Turgun | Kyrgyz | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Turgʻun | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Турғун | Uzbek | Cyrillic | Cyrillic transliteration (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion) |
Names related to Türgün
Variants and linked names
- TürkünBoy“tribe”
Sibling names for Türgün
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 Türgün rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- Ni'mitillaBoy“favour of the Shah (God)”same language (uyghur)
- AylixanGirl“elder sister”same language (uyghur)
- EhsonBoy“kindness, benevolence”same language (uzbek)
- ZiperBoy“victory, triumph”same language (uyghur)
- OrbitBoy“universe; road”same language (uyghur)
- HajiqizGirl“Haji with the epithet 'girl'”same language (uyghur)
- SeriheGirl“clear, bright; faithful, loyal, devoted”same language (uyghur)
- RewideGirl“one who finds the right path”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Türgün
What does the name Türgün mean?
Türgün means “tribe”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Kyrgyz and Uzbek.
Is Türgün a girl's or a boy's name?
Türgün is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Uyghur: boys; Kyrgyz: boys; Uzbek: boys.
Where does Türgün come from?
Türgün is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Türgün?
Türgün is recorded for Uyghur, Kyrgyz and Uzbek. 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 Türgün spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: تۈرگۈن (Arabic script), Тургун (Cyrillic), Turgʻun (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Türgün have?
Türgün 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: قەبىلە قەدىمكى ئۇيغۇر تىلىدىكى «تۈركۈن» (قەبىلە) دېگەن سۆزنىڭ ئۆزگىرىشى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Turkic (+2 more)
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