Boy name
Herkül name meaning
“glory of Hera”
Herkül means glory of Hera and is the Turkish form of Latin Hercules. The Latin name derives from Greek Hēraklēs, combining Hera with kleos, meaning glory. Used as a boys’ name in Türkiye, it has a concrete mythological association through the stories and sculpted representations of Hercules.
What does Herkül mean?
Glory of Hera
In Turkish: Hera'nın şanı
Herkül reached Turkish through the Roman form of the Greek hero Herakles. His twelve labours and extraordinary strength have made the name a source of comparisons for powerful figures in Turkish. That association with strength comes from the stories, while the literal name refers to the glory of Hera.
Origin of the name Herkül
The Turkish form of Latin Hercules, which derives from Greek Hēraklēs. The Greek name combines Hera's name with kleos, meaning glory.
How to pronounce Herkül
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /heɾkyl/ |
Is Herkül a boy’s name?
Yes, Herkül is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Herkül 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.
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Famous people named Herkül
- Herkül Millas · b. 1940
FAQ about the name Herkül
What is the meaning of Herkül?
Herkül means “glory of Hera”. The Turkish form of Latin Hercules, which derives from Greek Hēraklēs. The Greek name combines Hera's name with kleos, meaning glory.
Is Herkül a boy’s name?
Yes, Herkül is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Herkül in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Herkül nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Herkül?
Herkül is of Latin and Greek origin.
How many syllables does Herkül have?
Herkül has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Herkül?
Herkül 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.
Famous people named Herkül?
Notable people named Herkül include Herkül Millas.
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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