Erturul
Turkic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Erturul
Erturul derives from Turkic roots, combining "er" (man/warrior) and "turgul" (to rise/stand), meaning "brave warrior" or "one who stands firm." The name is primarily used in Turkish and broader Turkic cultures, notably borne by Ertuğrul Bey, the father of Osman I and founder of the Ottoman Empire in the 13th century.
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Etymology
Erturul derives from Turkic roots, combining "er" (man/warrior) and "turgul" (to rise/stand), meaning "brave warrior" or "one who stands firm." The name is primarily used in Turkish and broader Turkic cultures, notably borne by Ertuğrul Bey, the father of Osman I and founder of the Ottoman Empire in the 13th century.
Erturul currently ranks #1,082 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.
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