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Gurur name meaning

“pride, satisfaction in oneself”

Gurur means pride or satisfaction in oneself. Used as a masculine given name in Türkiye, it comes from Turkish gurur, a word borrowed from Arabic ghurūr. Its Turkish meaning evokes the pride felt after an achievement, while the Arabic source word refers to deception or self-deception.

Ottoman Turkish
/ɡuɾuɾ/
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
Arabic
Syllables
2
Popularity
In TÜİK lists

What does Gurur mean?

Pride, satisfaction in oneself

In Turkish: övünç, kendinden hoşnutluk

Gurur has both positive and critical uses in Turkish, ranging from justified pride to excessive self-regard. That range matters when explaining the name. Everyday expressions can use the same word for satisfaction in an achievement or for becoming carried away by one's own importance.

Names found in the Quran

How popular is Gurur?

Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.

Province lists
1provinces

Where is Gurur in the top 30?

1 provinces · the latest year each province listed it

Adana: not in the top listAdıyaman: not in the top listAfyonkarahisar: not in the top listAğrı: not in the top listAmasya: not in the top listAnkara: not in the top listAntalya: not in the top listArtvin: not in the top listAydın: not in the top listBalıkesir: not in the top listBilecik: not in the top listBingöl: not in the top listBitlis: not in the top listBolu: not in the top listBurdur: not in the top listBursa: not in the top listÇanakkale: not in the top listÇankırı: not in the top listÇorum: not in the top listDenizli: not in the top listDiyarbakır: not in the top listEdirne: not in the top listElazığ: not in the top listErzincan: not in the top listErzurum: not in the top listEskişehir: not in the top listGaziantep: not in the top listGiresun: not in the top listGümüşhane: not in the top listHakkari: not in the top listHatay: not in the top listIsparta: not in the top listMersin: not in the top listİstanbul: not in the top listİzmir: not in the top listKars: not in the top listKastamonu: not in the top listKayseri: not in the top listKırklareli: #21 · 3 (2018)Kırşehir: not in the top listKocaeli: not in the top listKonya: not in the top listKütahya: not in the top listMalatya: not in the top listManisa: not in the top listKahramanmaraş: not in the top listMardin: not in the top listMuğla: not in the top listMuş: not in the top listNevşehir: not in the top listNiğde: not in the top listOrdu: not in the top listRize: not in the top listSakarya: not in the top listSamsun: not in the top listSiirt: not in the top listSinop: not in the top listSivas: not in the top listTekirdağ: not in the top listTokat: not in the top listTrabzon: not in the top listTunceli: not in the top listŞanlıurfa: not in the top listUşak: not in the top listVan: not in the top listYozgat: not in the top listZonguldak: not in the top listAksaray: not in the top listBayburt: not in the top listKaraman: not in the top listKırıkkale: not in the top listBatman: not in the top listŞırnak: not in the top listBartın: not in the top listArdahan: not in the top listIğdır: not in the top listYalova: not in the top listKarabük: not in the top listKilis: not in the top listOsmaniye: not in the top listDüzce: not in the top list
Rank by province (boys)

Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →

Origin of the name Gurur

The name comes from Turkish gurur, borrowed from Arabic ghurūr. Whereas the Arabic word concerns delusion or deception, Turkish also uses it for pride and satisfaction.

Linguistic originArabic
Naming traditionIslamic
In Islamic historyNames found in the Quran
Is Gurur in the Quran?As a word · الغرور · 3:185The Arabic source word occurs in the Quran with the meaning of deception, distinct from Turkish pride.
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Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.

Double names with Gurur

Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.

  • Gurur Adnan

    Meaning of each name

    • Gurur: pride, satisfaction in oneself
    • Adnan: settler; one who remains in a place

  • Kani Gurur

    Meaning of each name

    • Kani: content with what one has; convinced
    • Gurur: pride, satisfaction in oneself

  • Gurur İkram

    Meaning of each name

    • Gurur: pride, satisfaction in oneself
    • İkram: honoring; generous offering and hospitality

  • Hamdi Gurur

    Meaning of each name

    • Hamdi: connected with praise and thanksgiving
    • Gurur: pride, satisfaction in oneself

  • Gurur Sadullah

    Meaning of each name

    • Gurur: pride, satisfaction in oneself
    • Sadullah: God's felicity; divine good fortune

  • Ekrem Gurur

    Meaning of each name

    • Ekrem: most generous; exceedingly noble-hearted
    • Gurur: pride, satisfaction in oneself

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How to pronounce Gurur

Syllables2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names
IPA/ɡuɾuɾ/
Ottoman Turkishغرور

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Is Gurur a boy’s name?

Yes, Gurur is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 100%Girls 0% ♀

Gurur appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).

Spellings and similar names

Names that sound like Gurur

FAQ about the name Gurur

What is the meaning of Gurur?

Gurur means “pride, satisfaction in oneself”. The name comes from Turkish gurur, borrowed from Arabic ghurūr. Whereas the Arabic word concerns delusion or deception, Turkish also uses it for pride and satisfaction.

Is Gurur a boy’s name?

Yes, Gurur is used mostly as a boy’s name.

Is Gurur in the Quran?

As a word. The Arabic source word occurs in the Quran with the meaning of deception, distinct from Turkish pride. (e.g.: 3:185)

What is the origin of the name Gurur?

Gurur is of Arabic origin.

How many syllables does Gurur have?

Gurur has 2 syllables and 5 letters.

How popular is the name Gurur?

Gurur appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).

What names go well with Gurur?

Some ideas: Gurur Adnan; Kani Gurur; Gurur İkram.

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.

Entry ID: nm02039 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake