Name meaning
Turgut
An ancient name derived from the name of the Mongol Torgut tribe.
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Name meaning and origin
Turgut (Turgut) historically arose from the name of the Torqut tribe associated with Mongolia; though the exact meaning of the root is unknown, it is linked to the Mongolian words torgo (silk) or turag (large, strong). The name spread widely through Turkic tribes that migrated to Anatolia and became established in Azerbaijani as Turgut.
The most famous bearers of the name in history are Turgut Alp, a close comrade-in-arms of Osman Gazi according to legend, and Turgut Özal, the 8th president of Turkey. In Azerbaijan today it is used as an independent boy name; its 70th-place position in the 2025 name ranking shows that it has been growing popular again in recent years.
Name details
- Gender
- Boy's name
- Origin
- Türk mənşəli
- Letter count
- 6
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Variants
- Turgut
- Pronunciation
- tur.ˈɡut
Notable people with this name
Turgut Özal
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Turgut?
Turgut comes from the name of the Mongol Torgut tribe and is known in Turkic history as a symbol of fortitude and loyalty.Is the name Turgut mentioned in the Quran?
No, the name Turgut is not mentioned in the Quran; it is a name of ancient Turkic-Mongol tribal origin.Is Turgut a boy name or a girl name?
Turgut is a boy name.