Unisex name
Tutku name meaning
“intense desire and deep attachment”
Tutku means “intense desire and deep attachment.” Used for both girls and boys in Türkiye, it comes from the Turkish noun formed from tutmak, “to hold,” with the suffix -ku. A sustained passion for music provides a concrete association with the strong attachment expressed by the word.
What does Tutku mean?
Intense desire and deep attachment
In Turkish: çok güçlü istek ve bağlılık
Tutku describes intense attachment directed toward a person, pursuit or idea. Turkish expressions for a passion for art or learning show that its meaning extends beyond romantic love. It has semantic connections with Sevgi and Özlem, while placing particular emphasis on the strength and persistence of feeling.
Origin of the name Tutku
It comes from Turkish tutku, formed from tutmak, to hold, with the suffix -ku. The word expresses a desire or attachment that takes a strong hold.
Double names with Tutku
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Tutku Ünal
Meaning of each name
- Tutku: intense desire and deep attachment
- Ünal: gain renown, make your name known
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Ülke Tutku
Meaning of each name
- Ülke: country, homeland; a state's territory
- Tutku: intense desire and deep attachment
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Tutku Beren
Meaning of each name
- Tutku: intense desire and deep attachment
- Beren: Strong, powerful
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Gülse Tutku
Meaning of each name
- Gülse: may she smile; a wish for smiling
- Tutku: intense desire and deep attachment
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Tutku Sevcan
Meaning of each name
- Tutku: intense desire and deep attachment
- Sevcan: love wholeheartedly; heartfelt affection
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Yağmur Tutku
Meaning of each name
- Yağmur: rain falling as drops of water
- Tutku: intense desire and deep attachment
How to pronounce Tutku
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tutku/ |
Is Tutku a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Tutku is used for both boys and girls. In our data, 40% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Tutku does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 5 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Tutku
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Tutku
- Tutku Açık · b. 1980
- Tutku Burcu Yüzgenç · b. 1999
- Tutku Aykanat
- Tutku Soyer
FAQ about the name Tutku
What is the meaning of Tutku?
Tutku means “intense desire and deep attachment”. It comes from Turkish tutku, formed from tutmak, to hold, with the suffix -ku. The word expresses a desire or attachment that takes a strong hold.
Is Tutku a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Tutku is used for both boys and girls. In our data, 40% of bearers are male.
Is Tutku in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Tutku nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Tutku?
Tutku is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Tutku have?
Tutku has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Tutku?
Tutku does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 5 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Tutku?
Some ideas: Tutku Ünal; Ülke Tutku; Tutku Beren.
Famous people named Tutku?
Notable people named Tutku include Tutku Açık, Tutku Burcu Yüzgenç, Tutku Aykanat.
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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