Dürrî means “shining like a pearl”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Dürrî is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Dürrî mean?
Literal meaning
Dürrî is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “shining like a pearl”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Meaning themes: Light · Precious metals and gems
Dürrî in Turkish
What does Dürrî mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Dürrî. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “shining like a pearl” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Dürrî come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Dürrî a Turkish name?
Yes. Dürrî is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Dürrî across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | DürrîLatin | Boy | same as above: “shining like a pearl” | 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 Dürrî
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dürrî | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Dürrî
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Dürrî
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 Dürrî rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NəfisəGirl“precious, exquisite”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- NursemaGirl“luminous sky”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- AkçasuUnisex“pale water”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- BinışıkBoy“thousand lights”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- AltınhanBoy“golden khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- ŞideBoy“bright, radiant”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- GoncaferGirl“rosebud radiance”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
- MeleknurGirl“angel of light”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light
Common questions about Dürrî
What does the name Dürrî mean?
Dürrî means “shining like a pearl”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Dürrî a girl's or a boy's name?
Dürrî is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Dürrî come from?
Dürrî is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Dürrî?
Dürrî 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 Dürrî have?
Dürrî has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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