Girl name
Bulgan name meaning
“Sable, a valuable fur-bearing animal”
Bulgan means “sable,” the animal known for its valuable fur, and is linked to Mongolian bulga(n). It is used as a girl’s name in Türkiye. The source word also appears in Mongolian personal and place names, while its clearest image is the sable’s dense, dark coat.
What does Bulgan mean?
Sable, a valuable fur-bearing animal
In Turkish: Samur, değerli kürklü hayvan
Bulgan belongs among personal names drawn directly from animal words. The sable is particularly associated with its soft and valuable fur, which contributes to the word’s cultural imagery. Its use in Mongolian personal names and geographical names connects the Turkish form with a broader naming tradition.
Origin of the name Bulgan
Bulgan is connected with Mongolian bulga(n), “sable.” The word occurs in Mongolian personal names and place names, providing an identifiable source for the form used in Türkiye as well.
How to pronounce Bulgan
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /bulɡan/ |
Is Bulgan a girl’s name?
Yes, Bulgan is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Bulgan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Bulgan
- Bilgin♂♀A learned person
- Belgin♀Clear, distinct
- Bilgen♀One who knows
- Beldan♀
- Baldan♀Sweet as honey, charming and pleasant
- Bilcan♀Knowledgeable, understanding soul
- Bilhan♀Knowledgeable ruler
- Balcan♂♀A soul sweet as honey
- Bolcan♂♀Abundant life
- Bulgu♂♀İnformation or a result obtained through investigation
- Bulgucan♂♀A name combining finding and soul
- Buyan♂♀Spiritual merit arising from virtuous deeds
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FAQ about the name Bulgan
What is the meaning of Bulgan?
Bulgan means “Sable, a valuable fur-bearing animal”. Bulgan is connected with Mongolian bulga(n), “sable.” The word occurs in Mongolian personal names and place names, providing an identifiable source for the form used in Türkiye as well.
Is Bulgan a girl’s name?
Yes, Bulgan is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Bulgan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Bulgan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Bulgan?
Bulgan is of Mongolian origin.
How many syllables does Bulgan have?
Bulgan has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Bulgan?
Bulgan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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