Asparuh

possibly 'warrior' or from ancient Bulgar royal lineage

GenderBoyOriginBulgar (Old Turkic/Bulgarian)Say itah-spah-ROOKHPopularityAncient historic name, very rare today
Pronounced ah-spah-ROOKH

About the name Asparuh

Asparuh was the founding khan of the First Bulgarian Empire in 681 AD, making this name deeply foundational to Bulgarian identity. It's a powerful, ancient choice.

Bold and pioneering, a natural founder and leader.

Fun fact

Khan Asparuh established the Bulgarian state that gives the country its name today.

Nicknames for Asparuh

Aspo

Variations

Asparukh

Famous people named Asparuh

  • Khan Asparuh (founder of Bulgaria)

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