Unisex name
Tutkun name meaning
“deeply attached, passionately devoted”
Tutkun means “deeply attached” or “passionately devoted.” It derives from the Turkish verb tut-, meaning to hold, and is used for both girls and boys in Türkiye. The expression sanata tutkun, meaning devoted to art, illustrates how physical holding extends into an image of emotional attachment.
What does Tutkun mean?
Deeply attached, passionately devoted
In Turkish: gönülden bağlı, derin ilgi duyan
Tutkun describes strong attachment to a person, activity or idea in Turkish. As a name it can evoke both affection and sustained interest. It belongs to the same word family as Tutku; although the intensity varies with context in ordinary usage, the name does not establish a bearer's personality.
Origin of the name Tutkun
From Turkish tutkun, derived from tut-, to hold. The physical sense of holding develops into one of strong emotional attachment.
How to pronounce Tutkun
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tutkun/ |
Is Tutkun a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Tutkun is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Tutkun does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Tutkun
What is the meaning of Tutkun?
Tutkun means “deeply attached, passionately devoted”. From Turkish tutkun, derived from tut-, to hold. The physical sense of holding develops into one of strong emotional attachment.
Is Tutkun a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Tutkun is used for both boys and girls.
Is Tutkun in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Tutkun nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Tutkun?
Tutkun is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Tutkun have?
Tutkun has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Tutkun?
Tutkun does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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