Boy name
Börü name meaning
“wolf; an old animal name”
Börü means “wolf” and comes from an old animal name. Its source is Old Turkic böri, with börü also appearing in historical Turkish texts. Used as a masculine given name in Türkiye, it evokes the wolf of Turkic storytelling and natural landscapes and is directly related to Böri.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Old Turkic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- Rare
What does Börü mean?
Wolf; an old animal name
In Turkish: kurt; eski bir hayvan adı
Börü is a historical or literary word for a wolf in present-day Turkish. Wolves appear as guiding and protective figures in Turkic narrative traditions, giving the name a broad field of associations. The word itself, however, does not necessarily name one particular mythological character.
Origin of the name Börü
It derives from an old Turkic word for “wolf,” attested as böri. The form börü also continued in historical Turkish texts.
| Linguistic origin | Old Turkic |
|---|---|
| In Turkic history and myth | Names from Turkic mythology |
| Is Börü in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | B |
How to pronounce Börü
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /bœɾy/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | بوری |
Is Börü a boy’s name?
Yes, Börü is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Börü does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Börü
What is the meaning of Börü?
Börü means “wolf; an old animal name”. It derives from an old Turkic word for “wolf,” attested as böri. The form börü also continued in historical Turkish texts.
Is Börü a boy’s name?
Yes, Börü is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Börü in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Börü nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Börü?
Börü is of Old Turkic origin.
How many syllables does Börü have?
Börü has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Börü?
Börü does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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