Turna
Turna is a Muslim girl name meaning “Crane (the bird)”.
| Meaning | Crane (the bird) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Turkish |
| Pronunciation | TOOR-nah |
| Muslim name? | Used by Muslims |
Meaning and origin of Turna
Turna is the Turkish word for the crane, the tall, long-legged migratory bird. Like many modern Turkish names, it takes a word from nature and gives it to a child for the qualities it suggests rather than for a literal meaning. In the case of the crane those qualities are elegance, a graceful bearing and the loyalty of a bird that returns to the same places each year. Parents who choose it are usually drawn to its gentle sound and its association with grace.
The crane has a special place in Anatolian folk culture. In türküs, the Turkish folk songs, the singer often addresses a crane flying overhead and asks it to carry greetings to a distant beloved or to a homeland left behind, which gives the word a tone of longing and tender affection. Turna is pronounced TOOR-nah and keeps the same spelling in Turkey and abroad. It is a native Turkish word with no Arabic root or religious meaning. As a given name it is used in Turkey but remains relatively uncommon compared with nature names such as Yağmur or Deniz.
Is Turna a Muslim name?
Turna is a Turkish word-name, not Arabic, but it is used by Muslim families in Turkey.
Where is the name Turna used?
Occasionally used in Turkey.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Turna mean?
Turna means 'Crane (the bird)'. It comes from Turkish.
Is Turna a Muslim name?
Turna is a Turkish word-name, not Arabic, but it is used by Muslim families in Turkey.
How do you pronounce Turna?
Turna is pronounced TOOR-nah.
What does Turna mean in Turkish?
Turna means crane, the bird celebrated in Turkish folk songs as a messenger between distant loved ones.
Is Turna an Islamic name?
Turna is a Turkish word, not an Arabic or Islamic name, but it is used by Muslim families in Turkey.