Boy name
Tomur name: origin, pronunciation & similar names
Tomur is a two-syllable name used for boys in Türkiye. The word also appears in Turkish as an equivalent of papilla, a term for small projections in botany and other fields. Similar-sounding names include Timur, meaning iron, and Tamer, meaning a complete, fully accomplished man.
The name Tomur at a glance
Syllables
To · mur
2 syllables · 5 letters · /tomuɾ/
Use
Boy
2 in our sample of notable people (Wikidata).
Documented use
The word tomur also occurs in Turkish as an equivalent of papilla, a term for small projections used in botany and other contexts.
Source: Tureng
Similar names with known meanings
Tomur: language and spelling facts
How to pronounce Tomur
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tomuɾ/ |
Is Tomur a boy’s name?
Yes, Tomur is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Tomur 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 Tomur
Famous people named Tomur
- Tomur Atagok · b. 1939
- Tomur Bayer · b. 1949
FAQ about the name Tomur
Is Tomur a boy’s name?
Yes, Tomur is used mostly as a boy’s name.
How many syllables does Tomur have?
Tomur has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Tomur?
Tomur 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 Tomur?
Notable people named Tomur include Tomur Atagok, Tomur Bayer.
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.
Entry ID: nm11368 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake