Boy name
Dumrul name meaning
“A kind of falcon, hunting bird”
Dumrul means “a kind of falcon” or “hunting bird.” It is a historical Turkic name connected with Old Turkic toğrıl or tuğrul and the name Tuğrul. In Türkiye, it is used for boys. Deli Dumrul in the Book of Dede Korkut supplies its concrete literary and epic association.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Old Turkic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #1,644
What does Dumrul mean?
A kind of falcon, hunting bird
In Turkish: Bir tür doğan, avcı kuş
Dumrul is a masculine name with a distinctive literary identity through Deli Dumrul in the Book of Dede Korkut. That story explores an encounter with death, love, and sacrifice. The hunting-bird interpretation connects it with historical Turkish bird names such as Tuğrul, an established source of personal-name imagery.
Origin of the name Dumrul
Dumrul is a historical name connected with Old Turkic toğrıl or tuğrul, denoting a bird of prey. This interpretation places it in the same name family as Tuğrul and Toğrul, although explanations of the intervening sound changes differ.
| Linguistic origin | Old Turkic |
|---|---|
| In Turkic history and myth | Names from Turkic epics |
| Is Dumrul in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | D · Du |
How to pronounce Dumrul
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dumɾul/ |
Is Dumrul a boy’s name?
Yes, Dumrul is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Dumrul 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.
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Famous people named Dumrul
- Dumrul Dalayman · b. 1929
- Dumrul Gülen
FAQ about the name Dumrul
What is the meaning of Dumrul?
Dumrul means “A kind of falcon, hunting bird”. Dumrul is a historical name connected with Old Turkic toğrıl or tuğrul, denoting a bird of prey. This interpretation places it in the same name family as Tuğrul and Toğrul, although explanations of the intervening sound changes differ.
Is Dumrul a boy’s name?
Yes, Dumrul is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Dumrul in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Dumrul nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Dumrul?
Dumrul is of Old Turkic origin.
How many syllables does Dumrul have?
Dumrul has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Dumrul?
Dumrul 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.
Famous people named Dumrul?
Notable people named Dumrul include Dumrul Dalayman, Dumrul Gülen.
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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