Boy name
Durul name meaning
“become calm, clear, and settled”
Durul means “become calm, clear, and settled.” It is the imperative form of the Turkish verb durulmak and is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. Related to duru, meaning “clear,” it evokes cloudy water settling until its surface and depths become clear again.
What does Durul mean?
Become calm, clear, and settled
In Turkish: sakinleş, berraklaş, dinginleş
Durul brings together the images of cloudy water becoming clear and restless movement subsiding. Its imperative form resembles other Turkish names expressing a wish; Duru and Durukan belong to a related word family, though each name has its own formation and emphasis within that shared imagery.
Origin of the name Durul
The imperative form of Turkish durulmak, to become clear or settle down. Related to duru, clear, the verb applies both to clearing water and to subsiding movement.
Double names with Durul
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Durul Oğuzhan
Meaning of each name
- Durul: become calm, clear, and settled
- Oğuzhan: khan of the Oghuz; Oghuz ruler
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Oğuzhan Durul
Meaning of each name
- Oğuzhan: khan of the Oghuz; Oghuz ruler
- Durul: become calm, clear, and settled
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Durul Özcan
Meaning of each name
- Durul: become calm, clear, and settled
- Özcan: dear soul; sincerely cherished
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Tunga Durul
Meaning of each name
- Tunga: tiger; powerful wild cat
- Durul: become calm, clear, and settled
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Durul Akyol
Meaning of each name
- Durul: become calm, clear, and settled
- Akyol: bright, clear path
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Hakan Durul
Meaning of each name
- Hakan: khagan; a supreme sovereign's title
- Durul: become calm, clear, and settled
How to pronounce Durul
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /duɾul/ |
Is Durul a boy’s name?
Yes, Durul is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Durul does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 4 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Durul
- Dumrul♂A kind of falcon, hunting bird
- Doruk♂Summit
- Dursun♂May the child remain and survive
- Durmuş♂Remained
- Duran♂Remaining, staying
- Durdu♂Remained
- Durak♂A wish that the child remain alive
- Derun♂İnner world, heart
- Duralı♂Ali whose continued life is wished for
- Doru♂A reddish-brown or bay horse coat
- Durualp♂A pure, unblemished hero
- Durukal♂♀Remain pure and clear
Names with related meanings
- Süleyman♂A name associated with peace and well-being
- Selim♂Sound, unharmed
- Barış♂Peace, reconciliation, and harmony
- Sefa♂Ease of mind
- Rıza♂Consent
- Aram♂Calm, peaceful, tranquil
- Kâzım♂One who restrains anger
- Hilmi♂Relating to forbearance and gentleness
- Salim♂Healthy, safe, unharmed
- Selman♂Safe, sound, unharmed
- Tekin♂Prince
- Nuh♂Rest, repose
Famous people named Durul
- Durul Gence · b. 1940
- Durul Bazan · b. 1972
- Durul Ören
- Durul Taylan
FAQ about the name Durul
What is the meaning of Durul?
Durul means “become calm, clear, and settled”. The imperative form of Turkish durulmak, to become clear or settle down. Related to duru, clear, the verb applies both to clearing water and to subsiding movement.
Is Durul a boy’s name?
Yes, Durul is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Durul in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Durul nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Durul?
Durul is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Durul have?
Durul has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Durul?
Durul does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 4 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Durul?
Some ideas: Durul Oğuzhan; Oğuzhan Durul; Durul Özcan.
Famous people named Durul?
Notable people named Durul include Durul Gence, Durul Bazan, Durul Ören.
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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