Turgut

Turgut is a boy's name that is common in both Turkish and Kurdish cultures. Translated, it means 'the dwelling place'.

What does the name Turgut mean?

Turgut is a male first name from the Turkish and Kurdish languages. The English translation is 'the dwelling place'. The name has its roots in the Old Turkish term turgut, which stands for 'dwelling', 'home', or 'a place where one settles'. Additionally, Turgut can also be found as a surname.

Where does the name Turgut come from?

The name Turgut has Old Turkish origins and carries the meaning 'the dwelling place'. The Old Turkish term consists of turgut, which refers to 'dwelling', 'home', or a place to settle. It is used in both Kurdish and Turkish languages.

How do you pronounce Turgut?

Tur-gut

Popularity

In Germany, Turgut is among the less common first names. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2011, reaching 1,564th place. Over the past ten years, Turgut has been given as a first name around 40 times, placing it 3,888th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,721st.

Nicknames & pet names

Tullu / Turgi / Turi

Famous people

• Turgut Atakol (basketball player)
• Turgut Aykac (boxer)
• Turgut Berkes (musician)
• Turgut Cansever (architect)
• Turgut Demirag (Turkish film producer)
• Turgut Dogan Sahin (Turkish footballer)
• Turgut Erat (TV presenter)
• Turgut Gül (football player)
• Turgut Haci Zeyrek (archaeologist)
• Turgut Kabaca (Turkish swimmer)
• Turgut Özakman (writer)
• Turgut Özatay (actor from Turkey)
• Turgut Polat (table tennis player)
• Turgut Reis (pirate in 1538, Turkish admiral and Bey of Tripoli)
• Turgut Sahin (footballer)
• Turgut Ucar (footballer)