Ertugrul
Turkish · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Ertugrul
The name 'Ertugrul' means "brave warrior" or "manly hero," derived from the Old Turkic words *er* (man, soldier) and *tugrul* (a mythical bird of prey, symbolizing strength).
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Etymology
The name 'Ertugrul' means "brave warrior" or "manly hero," derived from the Old Turkic words *er* (man, soldier) and *tugrul* (a mythical bird of prey, symbolizing strength). It is primarily used in Turkish and broader Turkic cultures, historically significant as the name of Ertuğrul Gazi, the father of Osman I, founder of the Ottoman Empire.
Ertugrul currently ranks #4,108 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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