Ugur

Ugur is a Turkish unisex first name, with the correct spelling being Uğur. It is derived from the Turkish word uğur, which means 'good omen, luck, promise'. This results in meanings such as 'the good omen', 'the luck', or 'the promise'. While Uğur can be used for both men and women, it is primarily used as a boys' name today.

What does the name Ugur mean?

Ugur is a Turkish unisex first name, correctly spelled Uğur, and originates from the word uğur, which means 'good omen, luck, promise'. Therefore, the name has meanings such as 'the good omen', 'the luck', or 'the promise'. In Turkey, Uğur can also be found as a family name.

Where does the name Ugur come from?

The name Ugur has both male and female forms and is of Turkish origin. It carries meanings such as 'the luck' or 'the promise'. The Turkish etymology comes from uğur, which means 'good omen, luck, promise'.

How do you pronounce Ugur?

The name Ugur has a two-syllable sound and carries a profound resonance. In German pronunciation, it is usually rendered as 'U-gur' [ˈuːɡuʁ], with the long U sound having a calming effect. The repetition of U in both syllables enhances the closed sound. The rolled or guttural 'r' adds additional depth to the ending. Ugur thus conveys a calm and powerful presence.

Popularity

In Germany, Ugur is a fairly sought-after first name. Currently, it ranks 1,506 on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2007 at 759. Over the last ten years, Ugur has been given as a first name about 190 times, placing it at 1,639 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,469.

Nicknames & pet names

Uga / Uges / Ugi / Ugo / Ugurke / Uliko / Ur

Famous people

• Talha Ugur Çamlibel (Swiss Green politician)
• Uğur Ekeroğlu (actor)
• Ugur Akdemir (American football player)
• Ugur Aktas (footballer from Turkey)
• Ugur Albayrak (German-Turkish football player)
• Ugur Arslan Kuru (Turkish football player)
• Ugur Bagislayici (cabaret artist)
• Ugur Beyazal (German football player)
• Ugur Birdir (German footballer)
• Ugur Boral (footballer)
• Ugur Büyükbuluter (Turkish footballer)
• Ugur Cimen (Turkish football manager)
• Ugur Dasdemir (Turkish football player)
• Ugur Demirkol (football player from Turkey)
• Ugur Demirok (Turkish footballer)
• Ugur Dündar (football player)
• Ugur Inceman (Turkish footballer)
• Ugur Isikal (football player)
• Ugur Isilak (singer)
• Ugur Kapisiz (Turkish footballer)