Girl name
Gürgan name meaning
“A group of wolves”
Gürgan means “wolves” or “a group of wolves” and is used as a girls’ name in Türkiye. It comes from Persian gurgān, formed from gurg, “wolf,” with the plural ending -ān. A wolf pack moving together provides the name’s direct natural association and reflects its plural meaning.
What does Gürgan mean?
A group of wolves
In Turkish: Kurtlar
Gürgan evokes a group of wolves, carrying the collective imagery of the animals in its meaning. Persian gurg, “wolf,” and the plural ending -ān together form this image. The similarly shaped historical title Gürgân has a separate Mongolian origin in a word meaning “son-in-law,” adding a distinct connection to the form.
Sources: Wiktionaryİsminin Anlamını AraBAL-TAM Türklük Bilgisi
Origin of the name Gürgan
Gürgan is explained through Persian gurg ‘wolf’ and the plural suffix -ān, forming gurgān ‘wolves’. Timur's title Gürgân, also mentioned by name sources, has a separate origin in Mongolian küregen ‘son-in-law’ and should be distinguished from the Persian plural.
How to pronounce Gürgan
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɡyɾɡan/ |
Is Gürgan a girl’s name?
Yes, Gürgan is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Gürgan 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 Gürgan
- Gülcan♀A beloved soul, beautiful as a rose
- Gülhan♀A name combining rose and ruler
- Gülgün♀Rose-coloured, rosy, pink
- Güçhan♀Powerful khan
- Gülsan♀Renowned like a rose
- Gültan♀A rose-coloured dawn
- Gürşen♀Vigorous and cheerful
- Güçkan♂♀Strong blood
- Gülan♀May
- Güldan♀A vessel for roses
- Gülgen♂♀Often smiling, cheerful
- Gülkan♂♀Pure at heart like a rose
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FAQ about the name Gürgan
What is the meaning of Gürgan?
Gürgan means “A group of wolves”. Gürgan is explained through Persian gurg ‘wolf’ and the plural suffix -ān, forming gurgān ‘wolves’. Timur's title Gürgân, also mentioned by name sources, has a separate origin in Mongolian küregen ‘son-in-law’ and should be distinguished from the Persian plural.
Is Gürgan a girl’s name?
Yes, Gürgan is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Gürgan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Gürgan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Gürgan?
Gürgan is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Gürgan have?
Gürgan has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Gürgan?
Gürgan 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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