Sumru means “top, highest part of something”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Sumru is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Sumru mean?
Literal meaning
Sumru is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “top, highest part of something”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
from Arabic sumr
Sumru in Turkish
What does Sumru mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Sumru. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “top, highest part of something” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Sumru come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Sumru a Turkish name?
Yes. Sumru is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Sumru across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SumruLatin | Girl | same as above: “top, highest part of something” | 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 Sumru
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumru | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Sumru
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 Sumru rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- EsenelBoy“safe land”same language (turkish)
- BalkırUnisex“glitter; lightning”same language (turkish)
- AyverdiUnisex“the moon gave”same language (turkish)
- KonratUnisex“chestnut-brown, tawny; a Turkic-Mongol tribal name”same language (turkish)
- İlkbaharGirl“spring”same language (turkish)
- FaniGirl“mortal”same language (turkish)
- BelkısGirl“name of the Queen of Sheba”same language (turkish)
- ArığUnisex“pure, clean”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Sumru
What does the name Sumru mean?
Sumru means “top, highest part of something”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Sumru a girl's or a boy's name?
Sumru is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Sumru come from?
Sumru is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Sumru?
Sumru 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 Sumru have?
Sumru 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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