Türkü means “folk song”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Türkü is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Türkü mean?
Literal meaning
Türkü is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “folk song”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Türkü in Turkish
What does Türkü mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Türkü. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “folk song” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Türkü come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Türkü a Turkish name?
Yes. Türkü is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Türkü across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | TürküLatin | Girl | same as above: “folk song” | 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 Türkü
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Türkü | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Türkü
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 Türkü rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- IşkınBoy“sprout, shoot”same language (turkish)
- BesteGirl“melody, composition”same language (turkish)
- HatemîBoy“relating to a seal; seal maker; generosity; last”same language (turkish)
- AydanurUnisex“moonlight”same language (turkish)
- MefharBoy“pride; source of pride”same language (turkish)
- ZikirBoy“remembrance, mention”same language (turkish)
- UsberkBoy“person with a lightning-bright mind”same language (turkish)
- OğuzbayBoy“Oghuz lord”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Türkü
What does the name Türkü mean?
Türkü means “folk song”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Türkü a girl's or a boy's name?
Türkü is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Türkü come from?
Türkü is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Türkü?
Türkü 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 Türkü have?
Türkü has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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