Boy name
Sungur name meaning
“gyrfalcon, a large falcon”
Sungur means “gyrfalcon,” a large species of falcon, and comes from a Turkish bird name connected with Old Turkic soŋkur. Used for boys in Türkiye, the name evokes the bird itself and the historical practice of falconry, where such birds were trained for hunting.
What does Sungur mean?
Gyrfalcon, a large falcon
In Turkish: iri bir doğan türü, akdoğan
Sungur belongs to the group of personal names taken from birds of prey. Its imagery draws on the historical importance of falcons in hunting, placing it alongside names such as Şahin, Doğan and Tuğrul within a broader naming tradition.
Origin of the name Sungur
From Turkish sungur, a name for a large falcon. It continues a historical bird name associated with Old Turkic soŋkur.
Double names with Sungur
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Sungur Kuzey
Meaning of each name
- Sungur: gyrfalcon, a large falcon
- Kuzey: north; one of the cardinal directions
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Tunahan Sungur
Meaning of each name
- Tunahan: a name combining Danube and ruler
- Sungur: gyrfalcon, a large falcon
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Sungur Değer
Meaning of each name
- Sungur: gyrfalcon, a large falcon
- Değer: worth, importance, value
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Aksu Sungur
Meaning of each name
- Aksu: white, clear water
- Sungur: gyrfalcon, a large falcon
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Sungur Han
Meaning of each name
- Sungur: gyrfalcon, a large falcon
- Han: khan; a historical title of sovereignty
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Gökalp Sungur
Meaning of each name
- Gökalp: sky hero; a warrior associated with the heavens
- Sungur: gyrfalcon, a large falcon
How to pronounce Sungur
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sunɡuɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | سونقر |
Is Sungur a boy’s name?
Yes, Sungur is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 67% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Sungur does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Süngür
Names that sound like Sungur
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Sungur
- Sungur Savran · b. 1946
- Sungur Ahmet Erol · b. 1931
FAQ about the name Sungur
What is the meaning of Sungur?
Sungur means “gyrfalcon, a large falcon”. From Turkish sungur, a name for a large falcon. It continues a historical bird name associated with Old Turkic soŋkur.
Is Sungur a boy’s name?
Yes, Sungur is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 67% of bearers are male.
Is Sungur in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Sungur nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Sungur?
Sungur is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Sungur have?
Sungur has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Sungur?
Sungur does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Sungur?
Other spellings: Süngür.
What names go well with Sungur?
Some ideas: Sungur Kuzey; Tunahan Sungur; Sungur Değer.
Famous people named Sungur?
Notable people named Sungur include Sungur Savran, Sungur Ahmet Erol.
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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