Turna means “crane (bird)”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Turna is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Turna mean?
Literal meaning
Turna is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “crane (bird)”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Meaning themes: Animals
Turna in Turkish
What does Turna mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Turna. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “crane (bird)” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Turna come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Turna a Turkish name?
Yes. Turna is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Turna across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | TurnaLatin | Girl | same as above: “crane (bird)” | 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 Turna
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turna | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Turna
Sibling names for Turna
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 Turna rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AhuGirl“gazelle, deer”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- DoğanalpBoy“falcon hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- KarakucakBoy“bear hug; the oldest Turkish wrestling style”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- AlpatBoy“hero's horse”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- AybarsBoy“moon leopard”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- CanatBoy“soul horse”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- YürükUnisex“swift walker; fast horse”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- DoğantimurUnisex“falcon iron”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
Common questions about Turna
What does the name Turna mean?
Turna means “crane (bird)”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Turna a girl's or a boy's name?
Turna is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Turna come from?
Turna is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Turna?
Turna 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 Turna have?
Turna 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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