Erdoğan
Combines Turkish er meaning 'man, hero' and doğan meaning 'falcon', representing strength paired with hunting prowess and nobility.
Meaning and origin
Erdoğan is a Turkish name that merges masculine virtues with the imagery of a falcon, a bird prized in Turkish tradition for its speed and hunting ability.
How to pronounce Erdoğan
| Turkish | er-DO-ahn /ɛɾˈdoːɑn/ |
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