Turkey Name Meaning & Origin
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The name 'Turkey' originates from the country in Eurasia, which is named after the Turkic peoples who inhabit the region. The name itself is derived from the Medieval Latin 'Turchia,' which comes from the Old Turkic 'Türk' meaning 'strong' or 'powerful.' The country was historically known as 'Anatolia' or 'Asia Minor,' but the modern name is linked to the Turkic peoples and their empire.
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Turkish (Turkish) 85% -
Kurdish (Kurdish) 10%
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Arab (Arab) 5%
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Name Details
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Turkey
Famous individuals associated with the name include Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey; Orhan Pamuk, a Nobel Prize-winning Turkish novelist; and Tarkan, a popular Turkish singer.
Turkey Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 1
People with this name tend to be: A natural born leader, independent and ambitious.