Boy name
Temür name meaning
“iron; strong as iron”
Temür means “iron” and, figuratively, “strong as iron.” It comes from the Old Turkic word temür and is used as a boy's name in Türkiye. Modern Turkish demir continues the same historical word. An iron tool provides a concrete association with the material meaning and the name's image of strength.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Old Turkic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #1,932
What does Temür mean?
Iron; strong as iron
In Turkish: demir; demir gibi sağlam
Temür carries the image of iron, with its hardness and durability. It belongs to the same historical word family as Timur and Demir. Its historical associations include the fourteenth-century ruler whose name is rendered as Timur or Temür in different languages and transliteration traditions.
Origin of the name Temür
Preserves Old Turkic temür, meaning iron, as a personal name. Modern Turkish demir continues the same historical word.
| Linguistic origin | Old Turkic |
|---|---|
| In Turkic history and myth | Names of Turkic rulers |
| Is Temür in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | T · Te |
How to pronounce Temür
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Ottoman Turkish | تیمور |
Is Temür a boy’s name?
Yes, Temür is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Temür does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Temur
Names that sound like Temür
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Temür
- Temur Altunhan · b. 1981
- Temür Köran · b. 1960
FAQ about the name Temür
What is the meaning of Temür?
Temür means “iron; strong as iron”. Preserves Old Turkic temür, meaning iron, as a personal name. Modern Turkish demir continues the same historical word.
Is Temür a boy’s name?
Yes, Temür is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Temür in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Temür nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Temür?
Temür is of Old Turkic origin.
How many syllables does Temür have?
Temür has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Temür?
Temür does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Temür?
Other spellings: Temur.
Famous people named Temür?
Notable people named Temür include Temur Altunhan, Temür Köran.
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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