Boy name
Teymur name meaning
“iron; strong as iron”
Teymur means “iron” or “strong as iron.” It is a form of Timur, ultimately derived from Old Turkic temür, meaning iron, and is used as a boy's name in Türkiye. Temür belongs to the same name family. The historical ruler Timur provides a concrete association through the related form.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Old Turkic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #1,933
What does Teymur mean?
Iron; strong as iron
In Turkish: demir; demir gibi sağlam
Teymur is a historical name form evoking the solidity of iron. It belongs to the same name family as Timur and Temur, while Turkish Demir continues the same older word. Its association with the ruler Timur provides a prominent connection to Central Asian history.
Origin of the name Teymur
Teymur is a form of Timur, derived from Old Turkic temür, meaning iron. Its spelling reflects the name's historical variation across languages and transmission routes.
| Linguistic origin | Old Turkic |
|---|---|
| In Turkic history and myth | Names of Turkic rulers |
| Is Teymur in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | T · Te |
How to pronounce Teymur
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tejmuɾ/ |
Is Teymur a boy’s name?
Yes, Teymur is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Teymur 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
Names that sound like Teymur
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Teymur
- Teymur Ateşli · b. 1923
- Teymur Rzayev · b. 1959
FAQ about the name Teymur
What is the meaning of Teymur?
Teymur means “iron; strong as iron”. Teymur is a form of Timur, derived from Old Turkic temür, meaning iron. Its spelling reflects the name's historical variation across languages and transmission routes.
Is Teymur a boy’s name?
Yes, Teymur is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Teymur in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Teymur nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Teymur?
Teymur is of Old Turkic origin.
How many syllables does Teymur have?
Teymur has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Teymur?
Teymur 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.
Famous people named Teymur?
Notable people named Teymur include Teymur Ateşli, Teymur Rzayev.
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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