Turgut means “standing firm, enduring”. It probably comes from Old Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Turgut is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Turgut mean?
Literal meaning
Turgut is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “standing firm, enduring”. Its elements are Old Turkic in origin.
meaning traditionally given; origin debated; also the name of a Mongolic people (Torghut)
Turgut in Turkish
What does Turgut mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Turgut. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “standing firm, enduring” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Turgut come from?
Old Turkic, native word. From Old Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Turgut a Turkish name?
Yes. Turgut is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Turgut across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | TurgutLatin | Boy | same as above: “standing firm, enduring” | 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 Turgut
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turgut | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Turgut
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 Turgut rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- KaratanBoy“pre-dawn twilight”same language (turkish)
- BitekBoy“fertile, productive”same language (turkish)
- KılıçaslanBoy“sword lion”same language (turkish)
- KıralpUnisex“hero of the steppe”same language (turkish)
- EraslanBoy“brave lion”same language (turkish)
- YeldaGirl“longest night of the year”same language (turkish)
- BörteçinBoy“legendary smith of the Ergenekon tale”same language (turkish)
- CemalullahBoy“beauty of God”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Turgut
What does the name Turgut mean?
Turgut means “standing firm, enduring”. It probably comes from Old Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Turgut a girl's or a boy's name?
Turgut is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Turgut come from?
Turgut is of Old Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Turgut?
Turgut 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 Turgut have?
Turgut 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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