Boy name
Onur name meaning
“honour, self-respect, dignity”
Onur means honor, self-respect, and dignity. It comes into Turkish from French honneur, ultimately derived from Latin honor, and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. The Turkish expression onur sözü, a word of honor, provides a concrete everyday connection with the value attached to a promise.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Onur mean?
Honour, self-respect, dignity
In Turkish: şeref, öz saygı, insanlık değeri
Onur expresses both a person’s sense of dignity and the honour accorded by others. Turkish phrases such as onur duymak, to feel honoured, and onur konuğu, guest of honour, illustrate its range. It is close in meaning to Şeref and İzzet but has a different linguistic origin.
How popular is Onur?
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
- 36provinces
Where is Onur in the top 30?
36 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
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 →
Why is Onur popular?
Onur expresses honour and self-respect, giving it a clear connection to valued personal qualities. Its short, two-syllable form sounds simple and flowing.
Origin of the name Onur
Borrowed into Turkish from French honneur, meaning honour. The French word ultimately derives from Latin honor.
| Linguistic origin | European languages |
|---|---|
| Is Onur in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | O · On |
Double names with Onur
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Onur Zekai
Meaning of each name
- Onur: honour, self-respect, dignity
- Zekai: relating to intelligence, understanding and insight
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Sadri Onur
Meaning of each name
- Sadri: pertaining to the chest or chief position
- Onur: honour, self-respect, dignity
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Onur Tanju
Meaning of each name
- Onur: honour, self-respect, dignity
- Tanju: a historical title of Xiongnu rulers
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Asi Onur
Meaning of each name
- Asi: rebellious; refusing to submit
- Onur: honour, self-respect, dignity
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Onur Nahit
Meaning of each name
- Onur: honour, self-respect, dignity
- Nahit: Venus, the planet
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Nedret Onur
Meaning of each name
- Nedret: rarity, scarcity and uncommonness
- Onur: honour, self-respect, dignity
How to pronounce Onur
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /onuɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | اونور |
Is Onur a boy’s name?
Yes, Onur is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Onur appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Önür
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Onur
- Okur♂A person who reads
- Onar♂An injunction to repair or improve
- Oğur♂Time, occasion, favorable opportunity
- Oğuz♂Name of the historical Oghuz and their epic ancestor
- Omar♂Life
- Onat♂Proper, careful, fitting and well-ordered
- Onay♂♀Approval, acceptance and consent
- Oğul♂Son
- Ongun♂Flourishing, abundant
- Oruç♂Abstaining from food and drink for worship
- Onural♂Gain honour
- Ouz♂
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Onur
- Onur Kıvrak · b. 1988
- Onur Bulut · b. 1994
- Onur Balkan · b. 1996
- Onur Tuna · b. 1985
- Onur Doğan · b. 1987
- Onur Ünlü · b. 1973
- Onur Saylak · b. 1977
- Onur Seyit Yaran · b. 1995
- Onur Şipal · b. 1989
- Onur Ayık · b. 1990
- Onur Cenik · b. 1992
- Onur Kaya · b. 1986
FAQ about the name Onur
What is the meaning of Onur?
Onur means “honour, self-respect, dignity”. Borrowed into Turkish from French honneur, meaning honour. The French word ultimately derives from Latin honor.
Is Onur a boy’s name?
Yes, Onur is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Onur in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Onur nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Onur?
Onur is of European languages origin.
How many syllables does Onur have?
Onur has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Onur?
Onur appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Onur?
Other spellings: Önür, Onurr.
What names go well with Onur?
Some ideas: Onur Zekai; Sadri Onur; Onur Tanju.
Famous people named Onur?
Notable people named Onur include Onur Kıvrak, Onur Bulut, Onur Balkan.
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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