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Sargon name meaning
“the king is legitimate; true king”
Sargon means “the king is legitimate” or “true king.” It is the international form of Akkadian Šarru-kīn, combining šarru, meaning king, with kīn, meaning true or legitimate. Used as a boy’s name in Türkiye, it has a concrete historical association with Sargon of Akkad and the royal inscriptions of ancient Mesopotamia.
What does Sargon mean?
The king is legitimate; true king
In Turkish: kral meşrudur; gerçek kral
Sargon is associated especially with Sargon of Akkad and the Assyrian ruler Sargon II. Its meaning expresses the legitimacy of kingship in an ancient royal setting. The supplied place-name hint concerns a separate use and does not explain the historical origin of the personal name.
Origin of the name Sargon
Sargon is the international form of Akkadian Šarru-kīn, combining šarru, “king,” with kīn, “true” or “legitimate.”
How to pronounce Sargon
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /saɾɡon/ |
Is Sargon a boy’s name?
Yes, Sargon is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Sargon 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 Sargon
- Sargon Cicek · b. 1988
FAQ about the name Sargon
What is the meaning of Sargon?
Sargon means “the king is legitimate; true king”. Sargon is the international form of Akkadian Šarru-kīn, combining šarru, “king,” with kīn, “true” or “legitimate.”
Is Sargon a boy’s name?
Yes, Sargon is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Sargon in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Sargon nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
How many syllables does Sargon have?
Sargon has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Sargon?
Sargon 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 Sargon?
Notable people named Sargon include Sargon Cicek.
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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