Temür means “iron”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur and also used in Uzbek.
- It is recorded for Uyghur and Uzbek.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Temür mean?
تۆمۈرLiteral meaning
Temür (تەمۈر) is a Uyghur given name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “iron”.[1]
Temür in Uyghur and Uzbek
What does Temür mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written تەمۈر and Temür (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “iron” applies. [1]
What does Temür mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Temur and Темур (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion). No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “iron” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Temür come from?
- demir “iron”, from Proto-Turkic (Kazakh темір, Kyrgyz темир)
Which languages use the name Temür?
Temür is used as a given name in Uyghur and Uzbek. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Temür across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | تەمۈرArabic script | — | same as above: “iron” | Documented[1] |
| Uzbek | TemurLatin | Boy | same as above: “iron” | 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 Temür
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.
Names related to Temür
Sibling names for Temür
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Temür rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BektemirBoy“iron lord”same language (uzbek) · also shares the element demir
- RenaGirl“name of a kind of flower; pretty, beautiful”same language (uyghur)
- NurseydulBoy“God's fortunate son”same language (uyghur)
- MutteqiBoy“pious, strong in faith”same language (uyghur)
- RayhonaGirl“basil”same language (uzbek)
- OghlemBoy“my son”same language (uyghur)
- MusedBoy“one made happy”same language (uyghur)
- DilshatBoy“glad-hearted, joyful”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Temür
What does the name Temür mean?
Temür means “iron”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur and also used in Uzbek.
Is Temür a girl's or a boy's name?
Our sources do not agree on a gender for Temür, so it is not classified.
Which languages use Temür?
Temür is recorded for Uyghur and Uzbek. 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 is Temür spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: تەمۈر (Arabic script), Temur (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Temür have?
Temür has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: تۆمۈر; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name; spelling تەمۈر (+1 more)
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