Girl name
Erdur name meaning
“Remain brave”
Erdur means “remain brave.” Its Turkish elements are er, meaning a brave person or hero, and dur, the imperative form of durmak, “to stand, stay or remain.” Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it has a verbal structure comparable to Erol, whose meaning is “be brave.”
What does Erdur mean?
Origin of the name Erdur
A compound interpretable through Turkish er, “brave man, hero,” and dur, the imperative of durmak, “to remain, stand.” This reading follows the literal meanings of its components.
How to pronounce Erdur
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /eɾduɾ/ |
Is Erdur a girl’s name?
Yes, Erdur is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Erdur does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Erdur
Names with related meanings
- Tomris♀Turkish name of Tomyris, queen of the Massagetae
- Ronya♀Heroine of Ronia, the Robber's Daughter
- Arslan♂♀Lion
- Acar♂♀Enterprising, agile and capable
- Neriman♀Valiant, strong
- Güner♂♀A name combining daylight and bravery
- Selcen♀Name of Selcen Hatun in Dede Korkut
- Diren♂♀Stand firm, resist, persevere
- Dönmez♀Not turning back
- Erkal♂♀Remain brave
- Ari♂♀Lion
- Erel♂♀Brave warrior, hero
FAQ about the name Erdur
What is the meaning of Erdur?
Erdur means “Remain brave”. A compound interpretable through Turkish er, “brave man, hero,” and dur, the imperative of durmak, “to remain, stand.” This reading follows the literal meanings of its components.
Is Erdur a girl’s name?
Yes, Erdur is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Erdur in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Erdur nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Erdur?
Erdur is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Erdur have?
Erdur has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Erdur?
Erdur does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 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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