Unisex name
Samur name meaning
“sable, an animal prized for its fur”
Samur means “sable,” the animal prized for its fur. It comes into Turkish from Persian samūr and is used for both girls and boys in Türkiye. The Turkish word also denotes the fur and items made from it, giving the name a concrete association with dark, soft fur.
What does Samur mean?
Sable, an animal prized for its fur
In Turkish: değerli kürkü olan bir sansargil
Samur is an example of an animal word used as a personal name. In Ottoman descriptions of clothing and objects, it also denotes a valuable fur; the name can therefore evoke both the animal itself and the softness and precious material associated with historical uses of its pelt.
Origin of the name Samur
Borrowed into Turkish from Persian samūr, sable. The word can denote the animal, its fur, or items made from that fur.
How to pronounce Samur
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Ottoman Turkish | سمور |
Is Samur a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Samur is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Samur does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Samur
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FAQ about the name Samur
What is the meaning of Samur?
Samur means “sable, an animal prized for its fur”. Borrowed into Turkish from Persian samūr, sable. The word can denote the animal, its fur, or items made from that fur.
Is Samur a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Samur is used for both boys and girls.
Is Samur in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Samur nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Samur?
Samur is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Samur have?
Samur has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Samur?
Samur 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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