Tuna

boyTurkish

Tuna is a Muslim boy name meaning “The River Danube”.

MeaningThe River Danube
GenderBoy
OriginTurkish
Pronunciationtoo-NAH
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Tuna

Tuna is the Turkish name of the Danube, the great river that flowed through much of the Ottoman Balkans. As a given name it evokes a large, flowing river and is used in Turkey for boys and sometimes girls. It has nothing to do with the English word for the fish.

Is Tuna a Muslim name?

Tuna is a Turkish name, not an Arabic one, but it is used by Muslim families in Turkey. Its meaning, the Danube river, is neutral.

Where is the name Tuna used?

Used in Turkey for boys, and less often for girls.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tuna mean?

Tuna means 'The River Danube'. It comes from Turkish.

Is Tuna a Muslim name?

Tuna is a Turkish name, not an Arabic one, but it is used by Muslim families in Turkey. Its meaning, the Danube river, is neutral.

How do you pronounce Tuna?

Tuna is pronounced too-NAH.

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