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Kurtuldu

Kurtuldu /kuɾtuɫˈdu/

“he was saved”2

Probable origin Kurtuldu: root entries for kurtulmak · How do we know?

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8 / 3
Formation
From a verb
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How do you pronounce Kurtuldu?

Kurtuldu

IPA /kuɾtuɫˈdu/

The stress usually falls on syllable 3 (marked). In everyday Turkish, stress in surnames varies by speaker and region.

What does the surname Kurtuldu mean?

The surname is a conjugated verb: kurtuldu, “he was saved, he got away”. The third-person simple past of kurtulmak recalls wish names that express joy or gratitude.2

Grammar third-person singular simple past of kurtulmak

That Kurtuldu goes back to kurtulmak is probable rather than proven: the dictionary entry cited supports it.

What is Kurtuldu made of?

Kurtuldu is Turkic in origin and breaks into 2 parts: kurtul- (kurtulmak: to be saved, to escape) + -du (simple past tense).

Kurtuldu + root kurtul- kurtulmak: to be saved,to escape TURKIC kurtulmak “to be saved, to escape” suffix -du simple past tense Kurtuldu kurtul- root kurtulmak: to be saved, to escape kurtulmak TURKIC “to be saved, to escape” -du suffix simple past tense
Kurtuldu: parts and root words
  • kurtulmak Turkic — to be saved, to escape2

How was the name Kurtuldu formed?

Kurtuldu was formed by adding the suffix -du (“simple past tense”) to the verb stem kurtul- (“kurtulmak: to be saved, to escape”).

Shared note · 1934Surnames became compulsory with Surname Law No. 2525 of 21 June 1934.3

Which surnames are related to Kurtuldu?

Kurtuldu Kurtuluş Kurtulmuş Kurtulan Kurtaran
Circle area shows the number of bearers; dashed circle: no national count published. Solid line: same root; dashed line: same affix.
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01 Kurtuluş same root – –
02 Kurtulmuş same root – –
03 Kurtulan same root – –
04 Kurtaran same root – –

How is Kurtuldu written and pronounced abroad?

The name has no Turkish-specific letters and is written Kurtuldu abroad as well.

Which surnames have a meaning similar to Kurtuldu?

Bektur, Erkiner and Şirinkal share gloss keywords with Kurtuldu within the same primary category.

Which guides add context to Kurtuldu?

Read the root, formation and register information for Kurtuldu alongside these guides: How Turkish Surnames Are Formed: Roots and Suffixes and How to research a Turkish surname and family tree.

Where do these facts come from?

  1. 1 Wikimedia Vikisözlük: kurtuldu accessed 9 November 2026
  2. 2 Wikimedia Vikisözlük: kurtulmak accessed 9 November 2026
  3. 3 T.C. Resmî Gazete / Mevzuat Bilgi Sistemi (mevzuat.gov.tr) Soyadı Kanunu (Kanun No. 2525) accessed 8 November 2026

Common questions about Kurtuldu

Q1

What does the surname Kurtuldu mean?

The surname is a conjugated verb: kurtuldu, “he was saved, he got away”. The third-person simple past of kurtulmak recalls wish names that express joy or gratitude.
Q2

What is the origin of the surname Kurtuldu?

The root word of Kurtuldu is kurtulmak (Turkic): “to be saved, to escape”.
Q3

How do you pronounce Kurtuldu?

Kur·tul·du, 3 syllables; IPA: /kuɾtuɫˈdu/.