Boy name
Songur name meaning
“a hunting falcon”
Songur means “a hunting falcon.” It is connected with Turkic bird names such as sonkur and sungur and is a variant of the Turkish name Sungur. Used for boys in Türkiye, it evokes a falcon gliding overhead or diving during a hunt, directly illustrating the bird behind the name.
What does Songur mean?
A hunting falcon
In Turkish: bir tür avcı doğan
Songur belongs to the group of personal names drawn from birds of prey used in hunting. It is associated with Sungur and evokes the tradition of falconry. Bird names have a place in historical Turkic naming, although this does not establish a particular ruler or epic association.
Origin of the name Songur
It is related to the Turkic bird names sonkur and sungur. In Turkish naming, it is treated as a variant of Sungur, referring to a falcon used in hunting.
How to pronounce Songur
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
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Is Songur a boy’s name?
Yes, Songur is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Songur does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Songür, Söngür
Names that sound like Songur
Names with related meanings
FAQ about the name Songur
What is the meaning of Songur?
Songur means “a hunting falcon”. It is related to the Turkic bird names sonkur and sungur. In Turkish naming, it is treated as a variant of Sungur, referring to a falcon used in hunting.
Is Songur a boy’s name?
Yes, Songur is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Songur in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Songur nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Songur?
Songur is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Songur have?
Songur has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Songur?
Songur does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
What are other spellings of Songur?
Other spellings: Songür, Söngür.
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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