Timur

Meaning iron
Origin Turkish
Gender Boy
Popularity Moderate
Length 5
Syllables 2
Syllabification Ti-mur

About Timur

A name that carries the weight of history and the strength of leadership. Timur resonates with parents seeking something distinctive yet grounded in heritage. This powerful choice speaks to ambition and resilience, qualities that many hope to instill in their sons. The name flows smoothly across languages and borders, making it ideal for multicultural families. Its bold, confident sound projects authority without being overwhelming. Timur stands out in classroom roll calls while remaining accessible and easy to pronounce. For parents who appreciate names with gravitas and character, this represents an excellent choice that won't feel dated as trends shift. The name's rarity in many Western countries adds to its appeal, offering uniqueness without venturing into invented territory. It pairs well with both traditional and modern middle names, providing flexibility in creating the perfect combination.

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Nicknames for Timur

Tim
Timmy
Mur
Timur

Famous People Named Timur

Timur the LameTamerlane - 14th-century Central Asian conqueror
Timur ApakidzeGeorgian actor
Timur BekmambetovKazakh filmmaker
Timur GareevRussian chess grandmaster
Timur KuranTurkish-American economist
Timur RodriguezRussian singer and actor
Timur ShaovSoviet and Russian singer-songwriter
Timur VermesGerman author
Timur YürekliTurkish basketball player
Timur ZhamaletdinovRussian footballer
Timur DibirovRussian handball player
Timur IbragimovRussian cellist
Timur MorgunovRussian pole vaulter
Timur MutsurayevChechen singer-songwriter
Timur YunusovTimati - Russian rapper and entrepreneur

Characters Named Timur

Timur DeshnyovCharacter in the book series "Night Watch" by Sergei Lukyanenko
Timur TimerbulatovichCharacter in the book "The Hare with Amber Eyes" by Edmund de Waal