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Turkish · Boy name

Uğur

“good luck”

About the name Uğur

Uğur is a Turkish boys’ name. It means ‘good luck’ in Turkish and also ‘good omen’. The name is commonly given to boys with wishes for a prosperous future. The letter ğ is silent in standard Turkish and lengthens the preceding vowel, so the name is said OO-oor. Notable bearers include the Turkish footballer Uğur Tütüneker and Uğur Şahin, the Turkish-German physician who co-founded the vaccine company BioNTech.

Meaning
good luck
Origin
Turkish
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
OO-oor(2 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Ugur

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Middle names for Uğur

  • Uğur Can
  • Uğur Deniz
  • Uğur Kaan
  • Uğur Emre
  • Uğur Ali

Questions about Uğur

What does Uğur mean?
Uğur is a Turkish name meaning "good luck".
How do you pronounce Uğur?
Uğur is pronounced OO-oor, with emphasis on the first syllable.
What are variants of Uğur?
Variants of Uğur include Ugur.

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