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Tuğçe is a common Turkish feminine given name with Turkic origins, formed by combining "Tuğ" and "Ece." In Turkish and Altai mythology, these terms hold significant cultural and historical meaning. The term "Tuğ" symbolizes sovereignty, representing rulership and authority, historically associated with banners in state and military ceremonies. "Ece," meanwhile, refers to a queen or elder sister, drawing parallels to the figure of Eve in mythology. Together, the name embodies a noble leader who upholds honor and guidance.

The pronunciation of Tuğçe is TOO-cheh, with "Tuğ" pronounced as "TOO" and "çe" sounding like "che." Notable individuals named Tuğçe include Tuğçe Albayrak (1991–2014), a victim of violence; Tuğçe Beder, a Turkish judoka born in 1999; Tuğçe Canıtez, a basketball player born in 1990; Tuğçe Hocaoğlu, a volleyball player born in 1988; Tuğçe Kazaz, a model and Miss Turkey 2001 born in 1982; Tuğçe Murat, a basketball player born in 1991; Tuğçe Özbudak, an actress born in 1982; Tuğçe San, a singer and musician born in 1971; and Tuğçe Şahutoğlu, a hammer thrower born in 1988.