Boy name
Timur name meaning
“iron; the metal iron”
Timur means “iron,” referring to the metal. It derives from historical Turkic forms of Old Turkic temür and shares its origin with the modern Turkish word demir. Used for boys in Türkiye, it has a clear historical association with Timur, the ruler who founded the Timurid state.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Old Turkic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Timur mean?
Iron; the metal iron
In Turkish: demir; demir madeni
Timur is a historical example of a metal word becoming a personal name. Its direct meaning connects it with Demir and Temür. The fourteenth-century ruler Timur is its most prominent historical association. The name has Turkic roots, although it has circulated widely across several linguistic traditions.
How popular is Timur?
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
- 9provinces
Where is Timur in the top 30?
9 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 →
Origin of the name Timur
It continues historical Turkic forms of temür, 'iron.' It shares its origin with modern Turkish demir.
| Linguistic origin | Old Turkic |
|---|---|
| In Turkic history and myth | Names of Turkic rulers |
| Is Timur in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | T · Ti |
Double names with Timur
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Timur Canberk
Meaning of each name
- Timur: iron; the metal iron
- Canberk: a strong soul; robust life
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Aka Timur
Meaning of each name
- Aka: elder brother; senior male
- Timur: iron; the metal iron
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Timur Karahan
Meaning of each name
- Timur: iron; the metal iron
- Karahan: black khan; mighty, imposing ruler
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Aydemir Timur
Meaning of each name
- Aydemir: moon and iron; light and firmness
- Timur: iron; the metal iron
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Timur Uğurtan
Meaning of each name
- Timur: iron; the metal iron
- Uğurtan: a name joining good fortune and dawn
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Efecan Timur
Meaning of each name
- Efecan: a brave, cherished soul
- Timur: iron; the metal iron
How to pronounce Timur
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /timuɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | تیمور |
Is Timur a boy’s name?
Yes, Timur is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Timur appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Timur
Names with related meanings
- Demir♂İron
- Sinan♂The pointed metal head of a spear
- Demirhan♂A khan as strong as iron
- Polat♂Steel
- Özdemir♂Pure iron
- Timuçin♂Blacksmith
- Çelik♂Steel, a hard and durable iron alloy
- Demiralp♂A hero as strong as iron
- Demirel♂İron hand
- Aydemir♂Moon and iron
- Demircan♂A soul as strong as iron
- Kandemir♂A name combining blood and iron
Famous people named Timur
- Timur Acar · b. 1979
- Timur Selçuk · b. 1946
- Timur Kocaoğlu · b. 1947
- Timur Yanyalı · b. 1975
- Timur Soykan · b. 1975
- Timur Göksel · b. 1943
- Timur Kosovalı · b. 1991
- Timur Özgöz · b. 1987
- Timur Savcı · b. 1975
- Timur Temeltaş · b. 1992
- Timur Dellaloğlu · b. 1992
- Timur Gayret · b. 1998
FAQ about the name Timur
What is the meaning of Timur?
Timur means “iron; the metal iron”. It continues historical Turkic forms of temür, 'iron.' It shares its origin with modern Turkish demir.
Is Timur a boy’s name?
Yes, Timur is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Timur in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Timur nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Timur?
Timur is of Old Turkic origin.
How many syllables does Timur have?
Timur has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Timur?
Timur appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Timur?
Some ideas: Timur Canberk; Aka Timur; Timur Karahan.
Famous people named Timur?
Notable people named Timur include Timur Acar, Timur Selçuk, Timur Kocaoğlu.
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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