Ergün
Fact sheet
- Name
- Ergün
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
Ergün is a male first name of Turkish origin. Translated, it means 'the true day', 'the hero of the day', or 'the warrior of the sun'.
What does the name Ergün mean?
The name Ergün is a Turkish male first name that translates to 'the true day', 'the hero of the day', or 'the warrior of the sun'. The origin of the name goes back to the Turkish words er, meaning 'fighter', 'warrior', 'man', 'hero', 'brave', or 'courageous', and gün, meaning 'sun' or 'day'.
Where does the name Ergün come from?
Ergün is a male first name that originates from Old Turkish and has the meaning 'the true day'.
How do you pronounce Ergün?
Er-gün, where the 'ü' is pronounced like the 'u' in 'über'.
Popularity
In Germany, Ergün is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2013, when it reached 1,615th place. In the last ten years, Ergün has been given as a first name about 30 times, which earned it 4,458th place in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 3,511th.
Nicknames & pet names
Er
Famous people
- Ergün Acuner (footballer)
- Ergün Berisha (footballer from Switzerland)
- Ergün Cakir (Dutch football player)
- Ergün Demir (Turkish actor)
- Ergün Pakel (German footballer)
- Ergün Pala (German football player)
- Ergün Penbe (Turkish footballer)
- Ergün Teber (football player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Ergün
What is the origin of the name Ergün?
Ergün is a Turkish male first name that originates from Old Turkish and has a deep cultural connection to the Turkish language and tradition.
What does the name Ergün mean?
The name Ergün translates to 'the true day', 'the hero of the day', or 'the warrior of the sun', and is composed of the words 'er' for fighter and 'gün' for sun or day.
How popular is the name Ergün?
The name Ergün enjoys a certain popularity in Turkey and among Turkish-speaking communities internationally, but is less common outside of these circles.