Dura means “stand, stay (from durmak)”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Dura is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Dura mean?
Literal meaning
Dura is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “stand, stay (from durmak)”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Dura in Turkish
What does Dura mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Dura. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “stand, stay (from durmak)” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Dura come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Dura a Turkish name?
Yes. Dura is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Dura across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | DuraLatin | Boy | same as above: “stand, stay (from durmak)” | 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 Dura
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dura | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Dura
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 Dura rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SedaUnisex“voice, echo”same language (turkish)
- YalgınUnisex“mirage; flame”same language (turkish)
- YaşıyanGirl“shining, gleaming”same language (turkish)
- BirgünUnisex“one day”same language (turkish)
- SehiBoy“straight, upright”same language (turkish)
- MürşideGirl“spiritual guide”same language (turkish)
- KayanUnisex“stream, flood; flat layered stones”same language (turkish)
- HoşsunGirl“you are lovely”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Dura
What does the name Dura mean?
Dura means “stand, stay (from durmak)”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Dura a girl's or a boy's name?
Dura is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Dura come from?
Dura is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Dura?
Dura 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 Dura have?
Dura 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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