Boy name
Kuzgun name meaning
“large bird with black plumage”
Kuzgun means “a large bird with black plumage,” specifically the raven. It comes from Turkish kuzgun, a bird name also attested in Old Turkic. Used for boys in Türkiye, it evokes the raven’s glossy black feathers, heavy bill, and flight above rocky landscapes.
What does Kuzgun mean?
Large bird with black plumage
In Turkish: iri yapılı, siyah tüylü kuş
Kuzgun turns the Turkish word for raven into a personal name. It denotes a large black bird and is more specific than the general idea of a crow. In literary imagery it can evoke dark plumage and wild landscapes, drawing on the concrete natural referent.
Origin of the name Kuzgun
Kuzgun is taken from the Turkish name for the raven, Corvus corax. The word has a long Turkic history and is also attested in Old Turkic.
How to pronounce Kuzgun
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kuzɡun/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | قوزغون |
Is Kuzgun a boy’s name?
Yes, Kuzgun is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Kuzgun 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 Kuzgun
- Kuzgun Acar · b. 1928
FAQ about the name Kuzgun
What is the meaning of Kuzgun?
Kuzgun means “large bird with black plumage”. Kuzgun is taken from the Turkish name for the raven, Corvus corax. The word has a long Turkic history and is also attested in Old Turkic.
Is Kuzgun a boy’s name?
Yes, Kuzgun is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Kuzgun in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Kuzgun nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Kuzgun?
Kuzgun is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Kuzgun have?
Kuzgun has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Kuzgun?
Kuzgun 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 Kuzgun?
Notable people named Kuzgun include Kuzgun Acar.
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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