Boy name
Kurtulmuş name meaning
“freed; having escaped danger”
Kurtulmuş means “freed” or “having escaped danger.” It comes from Turkish kurtulmak, with a suffix expressing a completed state, and is used for boys in Türkiye. Related names include Kurtul and Kurtuluş. Its imagery suggests reaching a safe shore after a storm.
What does Kurtulmuş mean?
Freed; having escaped danger
In Turkish: tehlikeden sıyrılmış, kurtuluşa ermiş
Kurtulmuş is a verbal form indicating that danger or distress has been left behind. It occurs as both a given name and a surname; alongside Kurtul and Kurtuluş, it belongs to a family of words concerning deliverance, but specifically expresses an accomplished state.
Origin of the name Kurtulmuş
Formed from Turkish kurtulmak, 'to escape, be freed', with the suffix -mış. As a name it presents deliverance as something accomplished.
How to pronounce Kurtulmuş
| Syllables | 3 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kuɾtulmuʃ/ |
Is Kurtulmuş a boy’s name?
Yes, Kurtulmuş is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Kurtulmuş 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
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FAQ about the name Kurtulmuş
What is the meaning of Kurtulmuş?
Kurtulmuş means “freed; having escaped danger”. Formed from Turkish kurtulmak, 'to escape, be freed', with the suffix -mış. As a name it presents deliverance as something accomplished.
Is Kurtulmuş a boy’s name?
Yes, Kurtulmuş is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Kurtulmuş in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Kurtulmuş nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Kurtulmuş?
Kurtulmuş is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Kurtulmuş have?
Kurtulmuş has 3 syllables and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Kurtulmuş?
Kurtulmuş 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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