Boy name
Ügü name meaning
“Owl”
Ügü means “owl.” It comes from the Old Turkic bird name ügü and belongs to a historical word family that includes forms such as ügi and ükü. Used for boys in Türkiye, the name evokes the concrete image of a large-eyed owl perched on a branch at night.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Old Turkic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- Rare
What does Ügü mean?
Owl
In Turkish: Baykuş
Ügü preserves an old bird word as a personal name and evokes the owl's association with nighttime. It exemplifies the use of animal names in Turkish naming; because its form differs from modern Turkish baykuş, understanding its meaning requires a connection with historical Turkic vocabulary.
Origin of the name Ügü
The name comes from Old Turkic ügü, “owl.” The word belongs to a historical family of owl names that includes related forms such as ügi and ükü in Turkic languages.
| Linguistic origin | Old Turkic |
|---|---|
| Is Ügü in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | Ü |
How to pronounce Ügü
| Syllables | 2 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /yɡy/ |
Is Ügü a boy’s name?
Yes, Ügü is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Ügü does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Ügü
What is the meaning of Ügü?
Ügü means “Owl”. The name comes from Old Turkic ügü, “owl.” The word belongs to a historical family of owl names that includes related forms such as ügi and ükü in Turkic languages.
Is Ügü a boy’s name?
Yes, Ügü is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Ügü in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Ügü nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Ügü?
Ügü is of Old Turkic origin.
How many syllables does Ügü have?
Ügü has 2 syllables and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Ügü?
Ügü 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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