Girl name
Zergün name meaning
“possibly golden-colored, resembling gold”
Zergün means “golden-colored” or “resembling gold.” It is explained through Persian zergûn, combining zer, “gold,” with an element expressing color or resemblance. In Türkiye, it is used for girls. Clouds turning gold at sunset provide a concrete image of the color association carried by the name.
What does Zergün mean?
Possibly golden-colored, resembling gold
In Turkish: muhtemelen altın renkli, altını andıran
The possible Persian analysis gives Zergün an image based on the color and sheen of gold. Under this interpretation, its ending is a Persian element of resemblance rather than Turkish gün, meaning day. This explanation depends on establishing the name's documented source form.
Origin of the name Zergün
It may derive from Persian zargūn, combining zar, gold, with -gūn, an element expressing color or resemblance. The Turkish spelling Zergün may be an adaptation of that form.
How to pronounce Zergün
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zeɾɡyn/ |
Is Zergün a girl’s name?
Yes, Zergün is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Zergün 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: Zergun, Zergûn
Names that sound like Zergün
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Zergün
- Zergün Korutürk · b. 1948
FAQ about the name Zergün
What is the meaning of Zergün?
Zergün means “possibly golden-colored, resembling gold”. It may derive from Persian zargūn, combining zar, gold, with -gūn, an element expressing color or resemblance. The Turkish spelling Zergün may be an adaptation of that form.
Is Zergün a girl’s name?
Yes, Zergün is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Zergün in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Zergün nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Zergün?
Zergün is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Zergün have?
Zergün has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Zergün?
Zergün 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 Zergün?
Other spellings: Zergun, Zergûn.
Famous people named Zergün?
Notable people named Zergün include Zergün Korutürk.
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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