Girl name
Türken name: origin, pronunciation & similar names
Türken is a two-syllable name used for girls in Türkiye. Its component Türk means “Turk” and serves as a Turkish national designation. Similar names include Türkan, explained as “female ruler” or “royal lady,” and Terken, a historical title used for royal women.
The name Türken at a glance
Syllables
Tür · ken
2 syllables · 6 letters
Use
Girl
1 in our sample of notable people (Wikidata).
Parts of the name
- Türk“Turk; Turkish national designation” · Turkish
The meanings of these parts are recorded in dictionaries.
Source: Wiktionary
Similar names with known meanings
Türken: language and spelling facts
The name Türken contains Türk.
How to pronounce Türken
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Is Türken a girl’s name?
Yes, Türken is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Türken 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
Spellings covered by this page: Turken
Names that sound like Türken
- Türkan♀Female ruler
- Türkmen♂♀Name of the Turkmen people
- Terken♀A historical title for royal women
- Tüken♀
- Türkşen♂♀Joyful, cheerful Turk
- Türkay♂♀A compound of Türk and moon
- Türkü♀A song in the folk tradition
- Türköz♀Turkish essence
- Tümen♂♀Ten thousand
- Türe♀Justice and fairness
- Tören♂♀An organized celebration or commemorative ceremony
- Türcan♂♀
FAQ about the name Türken
Is Türken a girl’s name?
Yes, Türken is used mostly as a girl’s name.
How many syllables does Türken have?
Türken has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Türken?
Türken 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.
What are other spellings of Türken?
Other spellings: Turken.
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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