Boy name
Burç name meaning
“fortress tower; zodiac sign”
Burç means a fortress tower or a zodiac sign and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. It comes from Arabic burj through the Turkish noun burç. A defensive tower rising above castle walls illustrates its architectural meaning, while the zodiac supplies a separate, concrete association with the sky.
What does Burç mean?
Fortress tower; zodiac sign
In Turkish: kale kulesi; zodyak bölümü
Burç brings together the image of a tower rising from fortress walls and the divisions of the zodiac. These uses give the name both architectural and celestial associations. The Quran contains the plural of the Arabic word, which should be distinguished from this singular form.
Origin of the name Burç
Borrowed into Turkish from Arabic burj. The word denotes both a fortified tower and a celestial or zodiacal division.
Double names with Burç
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Burç Nevzat
Meaning of each name
- Burç: fortress tower; zodiac sign
- Nevzat: newborn child
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Yanis Burç
Meaning of each name
- Yanis: God has shown favour
- Burç: fortress tower; zodiac sign
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Burç Aşık
Meaning of each name
- Burç: fortress tower; zodiac sign
- Aşık: a lover; a traditional folk poet
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Ceyhan Burç
Meaning of each name
- Ceyhan: the name of a river in Çukurova
- Burç: fortress tower; zodiac sign
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Burç Tahsin
Meaning of each name
- Burç: fortress tower; zodiac sign
- Tahsin: beautifying; appreciation and praise
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Ari Burç
Meaning of each name
- Ari: Lion
- Burç: fortress tower; zodiac sign
How to pronounce Burç
| Syllables | 1 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /buɾt͡ʃ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | برج |
Is Burç a boy’s name?
Yes, Burç is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Burç does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 6 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Burc
Names that sound like Burç
Names with related meanings
- Göktuğ♂A sky-blue ceremonial standard
- Miraç♂Means of ascent
- Atlas♂Mythological Titan who bears the heavens
- Ayaz♂Sharp dry cold under clear skies
- Göktürk♂The historical Göktürk state and people name
- Gökalp♂Sky hero
- Bulut♂A visible mass of water droplets in the sky
- Gökhan♂Khan of the sky
- Gökay♂Moon in the sky
- Evren♂The universe
- Gökdeniz♂A blue, sky-coloured sea
- Ufuk♂Horizon
Famous people named Burç
- Burç Kümbetlioğlu · b. 1980
- Burc Çağrı Poyraz
- Burç Alp Yücel · b. 1965
- Burç Aydın
FAQ about the name Burç
What is the meaning of Burç?
Burç means “fortress tower; zodiac sign”. Borrowed into Turkish from Arabic burj. The word denotes both a fortified tower and a celestial or zodiacal division.
Is Burç a boy’s name?
Yes, Burç is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Burç in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Burç nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Burç?
Burç is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Burç have?
Burç has 1 syllable and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Burç?
Burç does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 6 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Burç?
Other spellings: Burc.
What names go well with Burç?
Some ideas: Burç Nevzat; Yanis Burç; Burç Aşık.
Famous people named Burç?
Notable people named Burç include Burç Kümbetlioğlu, Burc Çağrı Poyraz, Burç Alp Yücel.
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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