Tugrul
Turkic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Tugrul
Tugrul derives from Turkic roots, combining "tug" (banner/standard) and "rul" (possessor), meaning "one who possesses the banner" or "standard-bearer." The name is primarily used in Turkish and broader Turkic cultures, with significant historical prominence through Tugrul Beg, founder of the Seljuk Empire in the 11th century.
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Etymology
Tugrul derives from Turkic roots, combining "tug" (banner/standard) and "rul" (possessor), meaning "one who possesses the banner" or "standard-bearer." The name is primarily used in Turkish and broader Turkic cultures, with significant historical prominence through Tugrul Beg, founder of the Seljuk Empire in the 11th century.
Tugrul currently ranks #4,041 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1990.
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