قربان قلی

Gurbanguly

boyArabic + Turkic, Turkmen form

Gurbanguly is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the sacrifice (born at Eid al-Adha)”.

MeaningServant of the sacrifice (born at Eid al-Adha)
GenderBoy
OriginArabic + Turkic, Turkmen form
Arabic spellingقربان قلی
Pronunciationgoor-bahn-goo-LIH
Arabic rootق ر ب (q-r-b) — to draw near
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Gurbanguly

Gurbanguly joins Gurban, the Turkmen form of Arabic qurbān (sacrifice), with guly (servant, from Turkic qul). It is traditionally given to boys born around Qurban Bayram, Eid al-Adha. Its best-known bearer is Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, president of Turkmenistan from 2007 to 2022.

Is Gurbanguly a Muslim name?

Yes. Gurbanguly is a Muslim Turkmen name linked to the festival of sacrifice, Eid al-Adha.

Where is the name Gurbanguly used?

Mainly used in Turkmenistan.

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Spellings and variants of Gurbanguly

GurbangeldiKurbangulyQurbonaliKurban

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Gurbanguly mean?

Gurbanguly means 'Servant of the sacrifice (born at Eid al-Adha)'. It comes from Arabic + Turkic, Turkmen form.

Is Gurbanguly a Muslim name?

Yes. Gurbanguly is a Muslim Turkmen name linked to the festival of sacrifice, Eid al-Adha.

How do you write Gurbanguly in Arabic?

Gurbanguly is written قربان قلی in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Gurbanguly?

Gurbanguly is pronounced goor-bahn-goo-LIH.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.