Boy name
Altemur name meaning
“red iron, crimson iron”
Altemur means “red iron” or “crimson iron.” Its components are Turkish al, “red,” and temür, a historical form of demir, “iron.” Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it evokes iron glowing red in a forge and shares its structure with the name Altemir.
What does Altemur mean?
Red iron, crimson iron
In Turkish: al demir, kızıl demir
Altemür can be understood among Turkish personal names combining a color with a metal. Its temür element connects it with Demir and Timur; reading the first element as crimson is plausible, although the historical development of this particular form still warrants separate examination.
Origin of the name Altemur
Probably combines Turkish al, meaning red or crimson, with historical temür, meaning iron. It is structurally related to the form Altemir.
| Linguistic origin | Turkish, Old Turkic |
|---|---|
| Is Altemur in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | A · Al |
How to pronounce Altemur
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /altemuɾ/ |
Is Altemur a boy’s name?
Yes, Altemur is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Altemur does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Altemür
Names that sound like Altemur
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Altemur
- Altemür Kılıç · b. 1924
FAQ about the name Altemur
What is the meaning of Altemur?
Altemur means “red iron, crimson iron”. Probably combines Turkish al, meaning red or crimson, with historical temür, meaning iron. It is structurally related to the form Altemir.
Is Altemur a boy’s name?
Yes, Altemur is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Altemur in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Altemur nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Altemur?
Altemur is of Turkish and Old Turkic origin.
How many syllables does Altemur have?
Altemur has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Altemur?
Altemur does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Altemur?
Other spellings: Altemür.
Famous people named Altemur?
Notable people named Altemur include Altemür Kılıç.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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