Ömür means “life, lifetime”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Ömür is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Ömür mean?
Literal meaning
Ömür is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “life, lifetime”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Meaning themes: Life and soul
Ömür in Turkish
What does Ömür mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Ömür. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “life, lifetime” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Ömür come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Ömür a Turkish name?
Yes. Ömür is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Ömür across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ÖmürLatin | Unisex | same as above: “life, lifetime” | 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 Ömür
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ömür | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Ömür
Sibling names for Ömür
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 Ömür rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SiyretBoy“inner nature, character, way of life”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme life and soul
- CanbeyBoy“dear lord”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme life and soul
- SatılmışUnisex“child dedicated to saints for long life”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme life and soul
- SelcanUnisex“impetuous, lively spirit”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme life and soul
- TaşcanBoy“sturdy as stone”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme life and soul
- CangünUnisex“soul day”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme life and soul
- DirikökUnisex“living root”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme life and soul
- CangülGirl“rose of the soul”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme life and soul
Common questions about Ömür
What does the name Ömür mean?
Ömür means “life, lifetime”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Ömür a girl's or a boy's name?
Ömür is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Ömür come from?
Ömür is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Ömür?
Ömür 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 Ömür have?
Ömür 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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