Vurğun means “smitten, infatuated”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Azerbaijani and also used in Turkish.
- Vurğun is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Vurğun mean?
Literal meaning
Vurğun is a boy's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Azerbaijani. Wiktionary gives no etymology for it, so its meaning is left open here.[1]
Vurğun in Turkish and Azerbaijani
What does Vurğun mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Vurgun. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “smitten, infatuated” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Vurğun mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Vurğun. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “smitten, infatuated” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Vurğun come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Vurğun?
Vurğun is used as a given name in Turkish and Azerbaijani. 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.
Vurğun across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | VurgunLatin | Boy | same as above: “smitten, infatuated” | Editorial |
| Azerbaijani | VurğunLatin | Boy | same as above: “smitten, infatuated” | 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 Vurğun
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vurğun[1] | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
| Vurgun | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Vurğun
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 Vurğun rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MasalGirl“fairy tale, story”same language (turkish)
- ÖzdilBoy“gist + synonym of gönül”same language (turkish)
- GülkanUnisex“rose blood”same language (turkish)
- AyçaGirl“little moon”same language (turkish)
- OcakBoy“stove, oven, fireplace”same language (turkish)
- LeylaGirl“night (via the Semitic source of the name)”same language (turkish, azerbaijani)
- ÖzdalUnisex“essence branch”same language (turkish)
- Na'imBoy“soft, gentle, smooth, of good qualities”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Vurğun
What does the name Vurğun mean?
Vurğun means “smitten, infatuated”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Azerbaijani and also used in Turkish.
Is Vurğun a girl's or a boy's name?
Vurğun is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: boys; Azerbaijani: boys.
Where does Vurğun come from?
Vurğun is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Vurğun?
Vurğun is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani. 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 Vurğun spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Vurğun (Latin), Vurgun (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Vurğun have?
Vurğun 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.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Vurğun”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 53990899. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; listed as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; headword of the Azerbaijani given-name entry
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