Unisex name
Özduru name meaning
“clear in essence; pure and unclouded”
Özduru means “clear in essence,” “pure,” or “unclouded.” Its Turkish elements are öz, meaning essence or inner nature, and duru, meaning clear and unmixed. Used for girls and boys in Türkiye, the name evokes transparent water through which stones on the bottom are visible.
What does Özduru mean?
Clear in essence; pure and unclouded
In Turkish: özünde duru; katışıksız, berrak
Özduru combines the clarity associated with duru, often used of water, with the more abstract idea of essence. In Turkish, duru can also describe language that is clear and plain. The name therefore permits both natural imagery and an association with simplicity. It directly shares an element with the name Duru.
Origin of the name Özduru
Probably formed from Turkish öz, “essence or inner nature,” and duru, “clear or pure.” The compound evokes clarity and freedom from admixture.
How to pronounce Özduru
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /œzduɾu/ |
Is Özduru a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Özduru is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Özduru does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Özduru
Names with related meanings
- Duru♀Clear, pure
- Azra♀Virgin
- Melek♀Spiritual being regarded as a divine messenger
- Berat♂Absolution, deliverance
- Selim♂Sound, unharmed
- Betül♀Virgin
- Beyza♀White, fair and bright
- Arel♂A pure, honest person
- Ahlas♂Purer
- Beyzanur♀White light, bright and radiant illumination
- Tahir♂Clean, pure, unblemished
- Berrak♀Clear, transparent
FAQ about the name Özduru
What is the meaning of Özduru?
Özduru means “clear in essence; pure and unclouded”. Probably formed from Turkish öz, “essence or inner nature,” and duru, “clear or pure.” The compound evokes clarity and freedom from admixture.
Is Özduru a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Özduru is used for both boys and girls.
Is Özduru in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Özduru nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Özduru?
Özduru is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Özduru have?
Özduru has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Özduru?
Özduru 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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