Tugce
Tugce is a Muslim girl name of Turkish origin, meaning “Like a royal horsetail standard”.
| Meaning | Like a royal horsetail standard |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Turkish |
| Pronunciation | TOO-cheh |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey |
Meaning and origin of Tugce
Tugce is the plain-letter spelling of Tuğçe, a modern Turkish name. It combines tuğ, the horsetail standard that Turkic and Ottoman rulers carried as a sign of rank, with the suffix -çe, meaning 'like' or 'little'. People often loosely explain it as 'royal' or 'noble'. It grew popular in Turkey from the 1980s onward and remains a familiar choice for girls.
Is Tugce a Muslim name?
Tuğçe is Turkish rather than Arabic, but Muslim families in Turkey use it widely.
How popular is Tugce?
It is common in Turkey and among Turkish communities in Europe.
Gifts with the name Tugce
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Spellings and variants of Tugce
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tugce mean?
Tugce means 'Like a royal horsetail standard'. It is of Turkish origin.
Is Tugce a Muslim name?
Tuğçe is Turkish rather than Arabic, but Muslim families in Turkey use it widely.
How do you pronounce Tugce?
Tugce is pronounced TOO-cheh.
Is Tugce a boy or girl name?
Tugce is usually a girl name.