Tutku means “passion, strong desire”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Tutku is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Tutku mean?
Literal meaning
Tutku is recorded on Wiktionary as a Turkish male given name. Its meaning and origin have not yet been checked against the sources for this site, so no meaning is given here until that research is done.[1]
Meaning themes: Strength and courage
Tutku in Turkish
What does Tutku mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Tutku. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “passion, strong desire” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Tutku come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Tutku a Turkish name?
Yes. Tutku is documented as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Tutku across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | TutkuLatin | Boy | same as above: “passion, strong desire” | 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 Tutku
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tutku[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Tutku
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Tutku
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 Tutku rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- DirsehanBoy“hero of the Dede Korkut tales”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- ErgunalpUnisex“swift, agile hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- GüçlükhanBoy“powerful khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- ErkayaBoy“man strong as rock”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- SoykurtBoy“of wolf-strong lineage”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- BilgealpUnisex“wise hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- YamanyiğitBoy“brave, strong young hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- YağızBoy“dark, swarthy; brave”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
Common questions about Tutku
What does the name Tutku mean?
Tutku means “passion, strong desire”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Tutku a girl's or a boy's name?
Tutku is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Tutku come from?
Tutku is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Tutku?
Tutku 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 Tutku have?
Tutku has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by our editors; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Tutku”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 54947957. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a male given name in the Turkish section; listed as a male given name in the Turkish section; headword of the Turkish given-name entry is “Tutku”
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