Cura means “friend, beloved; small shawm (zurna); a hawk”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Cura is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Cura mean?
Literal meaning
Cura is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “friend, beloved; small shawm (zurna); a hawk”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Meaning themes: Animals · Love and affection
Cura in Turkish
What does Cura mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Cura. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “friend, beloved; small shawm (zurna); a hawk” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Cura come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Cura a Turkish name?
Yes. Cura is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Cura across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | CuraLatin | Boy | same as above: “friend, beloved; small shawm (zurna); a hawk” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Cura
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cura | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Cura
Sibling names for Cura
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Cura rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- YurdusevUnisex“love the homeland”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- TunçbörüBoy“firm as bronze, strong as a wolf”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- SukuşuUnisex“a bird that lives along water banks”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- ErtuğrulBoy“brave falcon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- AslanhanBoy“lion khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- AkkuşBoy“a large bird of prey”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- EsedullahBoy“lion of God”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- TansevUnisex“love the dawn”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
Common questions about Cura
What does the name Cura mean?
Cura means “friend, beloved; small shawm (zurna); a hawk”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Cura a girl's or a boy's name?
Cura is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Cura come from?
Cura is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Cura?
Cura is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Cura have?
Cura has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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