Girl name
Duriye name meaning
“pearl-like; shining like a pearl”
Duriye means “pearl-like” or “shining like a pearl.” Its Arabic linguistic explanation connects it with durr, meaning pearl, and the derived form dürriyye. It is used for girls in Türkiye. The soft sheen of a pearl provides a concrete image for the brightness expressed by the name.
What does Duriye mean?
Pearl-like; shining like a pearl
In Turkish: inci gibi parlak, inciye benzeyen
When understood as related to Dürriye, Duriye belongs to names evoking the lustre of pearls. Pearls are a familiar image of beauty and value in classical poetry. However, the absence of ü and the doubled r in this spelling calls for care before treating the forms as completely interchangeable.
The ending “-ye” has no single independent meaning across these names. In Rukiye, Safiye and Aliye, the ending is understood through each name’s linguistic origin and structure. More girl names ending in -ye →
Origin of the name Duriye
Duriye is probably a Turkish adaptation of Arabic durriyya, derived from durr, meaning pearl. Its relationship to the spellings Dürriye and Düriye should be checked against historical or registration records.
Double names with Duriye
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Duriye Hiva
Meaning of each name
- Duriye: pearl-like; shining like a pearl
- Hiva: hope, expectation
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İda Duriye
Meaning of each name
- İda: name associated with work or labour
- Duriye: pearl-like; shining like a pearl
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Duriye Bejna
Meaning of each name
- Duriye: pearl-like; shining like a pearl
- Bejna: stature; bodily bearing
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Bedriye Duriye
Meaning of each name
- Bedriye: of the full moon; radiant like a full moon
- Duriye: pearl-like; shining like a pearl
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Duriye Mihri
Meaning of each name
- Duriye: pearl-like; shining like a pearl
- Mihri: of the sun or of affection
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Mine Duriye
Meaning of each name
- Mine: colored enamel; verbena flower
- Duriye: pearl-like; shining like a pearl
How to pronounce Duriye
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /duɾije/ |
| Arabic | درية |
Is Duriye a girl’s name?
Yes, Duriye is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Duriye does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 5 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Düriye
Names that sound like Duriye
Names with related meanings
- İnci♀Pearl
- Beril♀Beryl, a gemstone mineral
- Mercan♀Coral
- Feride♀Unique, incomparable
- Zümrüt♀A precious stone of vivid green colour
- Yeşim♀Jade, an ornamental stone often green
- Elmas♀Diamond
- Esmira♀Emerald, a green gemstone
- Nefise♀Precious, exquisite, highly valuable
- Cevahir♂♀Precious stones, jewels
- Cevher♂♀Precious stone
- Dürdane♀A pearl
Famous people named Duriye
- Duriye Damla Sevgi
- Duriye Deniz Demirseren
- Duriye Osman
- Düriye Betül Gümüş
- Düriye Sila Karagöz Özen
FAQ about the name Duriye
What is the meaning of Duriye?
Duriye means “pearl-like; shining like a pearl”. Duriye is probably a Turkish adaptation of Arabic durriyya, derived from durr, meaning pearl. Its relationship to the spellings Dürriye and Düriye should be checked against historical or registration records.
Is Duriye a girl’s name?
Yes, Duriye is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Duriye in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Duriye nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Duriye?
Duriye is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Duriye have?
Duriye has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Duriye?
Duriye does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 5 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Duriye?
Other spellings: Düriye.
What names go well with Duriye?
Some ideas: Duriye Hiva; İda Duriye; Duriye Bejna.
Famous people named Duriye?
Notable people named Duriye include Duriye Damla Sevgi, Duriye Deniz Demirseren, Duriye Osman.
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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