Boy name
Korkud name meaning
“inspire fear or awe”
Korkud means “inspire fear or awe” and is a historical form of the Turkish name Korkut. It is connected with korkutmak, the causative form of korkmak, meaning to fear. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it recalls Dede Korkut and the storytelling tradition associated with that name.
What does Korkud mean?
Inspire fear or awe
In Turkish: korku sal, heybet uyandır
Korkut is strongly associated with the wise narrator and counsellor of the Dede Korkut stories. This literary connection gives it a cultural range broader than its surface association with frightening. The Ottoman prince Korkut is another historical example, and older texts also use the spelling Korkud.
Origin of the name Korkud
The name is associated with Turkish korkutmak, 'to frighten, inspire fear', the causative of korkmak. The earliest formation of the historical name Korkut or Korkud has also received other interpretations.
| Linguistic origin | Turkish |
|---|---|
| In Turkic history and myth | Names from Turkic epics |
| Is Korkud in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | K · Ko |
How to pronounce Korkud
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /koɾkud/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | قورقود |
Is Korkud a boy’s name?
Yes, Korkud is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Korkud 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
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Korkud
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Famous people named Korkud
- Korkud Demirel
FAQ about the name Korkud
What is the meaning of Korkud?
Korkud means “inspire fear or awe”. The name is associated with Turkish korkutmak, 'to frighten, inspire fear', the causative of korkmak. The earliest formation of the historical name Korkut or Korkud has also received other interpretations.
Is Korkud a boy’s name?
Yes, Korkud is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Korkud in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Korkud nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Korkud?
Korkud is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Korkud have?
Korkud has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Korkud?
Korkud 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.
What are other spellings of Korkud?
Other spellings: Korkut.
Famous people named Korkud?
Notable people named Korkud include Korkud Demirel.
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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