Boy name
Doğru name meaning
“honest; true, correct, or upright”
Doğru means “honest,” “true,” “correct,” or “upright.” It comes from the Turkish word doğru, connected with Old Turkic toğru and its sense of straightness. In Türkiye, it is used for boys. A straight line drawn with a ruler illustrates the physical meaning underlying its broader vocabulary of correctness.
What does Doğru mean?
Honest; true, correct, or upright
In Turkish: dürüst; gerçeğe ve kurala uygun
Doğru can describe a straight line or direction, a correct statement, or honest conduct. As a name, it particularly evokes truth and uprightness. It is semantically close to word names such as Gerçek and Dürüst, and it also functions as a surname.
Origin of the name Doğru
It comes from the current Turkish word doğru, 'straight, correct, honest'. The word continues older Turkic toğru, linking physical straightness with correctness and uprightness.
How to pronounce Doğru
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /doɰɾu/ |
Is Doğru a boy’s name?
Yes, Doğru is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Doğru 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: Dogru
Names that sound like Doğru
Names with related meanings
- Mert♂Brave, honourable, true to one’s word
- Furkan♂Criterion distinguishing truth from falsehood
- Arel♂A pure, honest person
- Emin♂Trustworthy
- Faruk♂One who distinguishes right from wrong
- Sedat♂Rectitude
- Mertcan♂A brave, honest and sincere soul
- Hakkı♂Of truth
- Burhan♂Conclusive proof, clear and compelling evidence
- Sadık♂Truthful
- Halis♂Pure, unmixed
- Adil♂Just
FAQ about the name Doğru
What is the meaning of Doğru?
Doğru means “honest; true, correct, or upright”. It comes from the current Turkish word doğru, 'straight, correct, honest'. The word continues older Turkic toğru, linking physical straightness with correctness and uprightness.
Is Doğru a boy’s name?
Yes, Doğru is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Doğru in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Doğru nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Doğru?
Doğru is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Doğru have?
Doğru has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Doğru?
Doğru 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 Doğru?
Other spellings: Dogru.
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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