Boy name
Kurre name meaning
“delight of the eye; joy and comfort”
Kurre means “delight of the eye,” with the associated senses of joy and comfort. It comes from Arabic qurra, especially in the expression qurrat al-ayn. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it connects with the vivid expression “a delight to the eyes,” describing something that brings gladness.
What does Kurre mean?
Delight of the eye; joy and comfort
In Turkish: göz aydınlığı; sevinç ve teselli
Kurre is related to the central word in an Arabic expression for the delight or comfort of the eyes. Ottoman Turkish kurretülayn comes from the same expression and can refer affectionately to someone cherished. The Companion Qurra ibn Iyas provides a historical personal-name example, and the Arabic word also occurs in the Quran.
Origin of the name Kurre
It derives from Arabic qurra, especially familiar in qurrat al-ʿayn, an expression for something that brings delight and comfort to the eyes.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Kurre in the Quran? | As a word · قرة · 25:74The source word of Kurre occurs in the Quran as an ordinary noun within an expression meaning delight of the eyes. |
| Starts with | K · Ku |
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How to pronounce Kurre
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kuɾɾe/ |
| Arabic | قرة |
Is Kurre a boy’s name?
Yes, Kurre is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Kurre does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Kurre
What is the meaning of Kurre?
Kurre means “delight of the eye; joy and comfort”. It derives from Arabic qurra, especially familiar in qurrat al-ʿayn, an expression for something that brings delight and comfort to the eyes.
Is Kurre a boy’s name?
Yes, Kurre is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Kurre in the Quran?
As a word. The source word of Kurre occurs in the Quran as an ordinary noun within an expression meaning delight of the eyes. (e.g.: 25:74)
What is the origin of the name Kurre?
Kurre is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Kurre have?
Kurre has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Kurre?
Kurre does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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