Girl name
Durgun name meaning
“still, calm, tranquil”
Durgun means still, calm or tranquil. It is formed in Turkish from durmak, meaning to stop or remain, with the suffix -gun. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it evokes a lake whose surface stays motionless when there is no wind to disturb it.
What does Durgun mean?
Still, calm, tranquil
In Turkish: hareketsiz, sakin, dingin
Durgun emphasizes lack of movement when describing natural elements such as water or air. In everyday speech it can also suggest quietness or low spirits, so the name should not be reduced to one emotional reading. It shares a verbal root with Duran and Durmuş but has an adjectival form.
Origin of the name Durgun
It is formed from Turkish durmak, 'to stop' or 'remain,' with the suffix -gun. Durgun describes stillness or a quiet state.
How to pronounce Durgun
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Ottoman Turkish | طورغون |
Is Durgun a girl’s name?
Yes, Durgun is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Durgun 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 Durgun
Names with related meanings
- Eslem♀Safer
- Yüsra♀Ease, comfort and favourable circumstances
- Amine♀Safe, secure, free from fear
- Meva♀A place of refuge, shelter, or abode
- Cennet♀Paradise
- Firdevs♀Paradise
- Selma♀Safe, unharmed, in well-being
- Esen♀Healthy, safe and sound, well
- Asude♀Peaceful, tranquil
- Saadet♀Happiness, well-being and good fortune
- Leyan♀Gentleness
- Sakine♀Calm, still
FAQ about the name Durgun
What is the meaning of Durgun?
Durgun means “still, calm, tranquil”. It is formed from Turkish durmak, 'to stop' or 'remain,' with the suffix -gun. Durgun describes stillness or a quiet state.
Is Durgun a girl’s name?
Yes, Durgun is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Durgun in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Durgun nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Durgun?
Durgun is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Durgun have?
Durgun has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Durgun?
Durgun 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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