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Zavur name: origin, pronunciation & similar names

Zavur is a two-syllable masculine given name used in Türkiye. It entered Turkish through Circassian, with its ultimate origin described as Arabic. It is connected with West Circassian Зауыр and East Circassian Заур. Similar names include Zaur, meaning strength or power, and Zafer, meaning victory or success in a contest.

/zavuɾ/
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
Arabic
Syllables
2
Popularity
Rare

The name Zavur at a glance

Syllables

Za · vur

2 syllables · 5 letters · /zavuɾ/

Use

Boy

A rarely used name.

Documented use

Zavur is connected with West Circassian Зауыр and East Circassian Заур. It entered Turkish through Circassian, while its ultimate origin is described as Arabic.

Source: Wiktionary

Similar names with known meanings

Origin of the name Zavur

Sources record Zavur as a name in Arabic.

Linguistic originArabic
Starts withZ · Za

How to pronounce Zavur

Syllables2 · 5 letters
IPA/zavuɾ/

Is Zavur a boy’s name?

Yes, Zavur is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.

Zavur does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).

Spellings and similar names

Names that sound like Zavur

FAQ about the name Zavur

Is Zavur a boy’s name?

Yes, Zavur is used mostly as a boy’s name.

What is the origin of the name Zavur?

Zavur is of Arabic origin.

How many syllables does Zavur have?

Zavur has 2 syllables and 5 letters.

How popular is the name Zavur?

Zavur 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.

Entry ID: nm10918 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake