Girl name
Durur name meaning
“one who stays or remains”
Durur means “one who stays or remains.” It comes from the Turkish verb durmak in its habitual present form, expressing staying or continuing in place. In Türkiye, it is used for girls. An old tree standing in the same spot provides a concrete image for the name’s meaning.
What does Durur mean?
One who stays or remains
In Turkish: duran, kalmayı sürdüren
Durur is an example of a conjugated Turkish verb used as a personal name. Depending on context, durmak can mean standing still, staying somewhere, or continuing to exist. It shares its verbal root with Duran and Durmuş, though each name represents a different grammatical form.
Origin of the name Durur
The aorist form of Turkish durmak, to stand, stay, or remain. As a name, it can suggest remaining or continuing.
How to pronounce Durur
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
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Is Durur a girl’s name?
Yes, Durur is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Durur 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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FAQ about the name Durur
What is the meaning of Durur?
Durur means “one who stays or remains”. The aorist form of Turkish durmak, to stand, stay, or remain. As a name, it can suggest remaining or continuing.
Is Durur a girl’s name?
Yes, Durur is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Durur in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Durur nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Durur?
Durur is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Durur have?
Durur has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Durur?
Durur 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.
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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