Teymur means “iron”. It comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Azerbaijani and Turkmen.
- Teymur is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Azerbaijani and Turkmen.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Teymur mean?
Literally: Turkic temür
Literal meaning
Teymur is a boy's name used in Azerbaijani and Turkmen. It means “iron”, from Turkic temür. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Teymur in Azerbaijani and Turkmen
What does Teymur mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Teymur. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “iron” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Teymur mean in Turkmen?
In Turkmen the name is written Teýmur. No separate Turkmen gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “iron” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Teymur come from?
Turkic, compound. From Turkic temür.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
- demir “iron”, from Proto-Turkic (Kazakh темір, Kyrgyz темир)
Which languages use the name Teymur?
Teymur is used as a given name in Azerbaijani and Turkmen. Its origin is Turkic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Teymur across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijani | TeymurLatin | Boy | same as above: “iron” | Editorial |
| Turkmen | TeýmurLatin | 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 Teymur
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teymur | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
| Teýmur | Turkmen | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Teymur
Sibling names for Teymur
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 Teymur rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- DemirBoy“iron”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the element demir
- ArslanmyratBoy“lion's wish”same language (turkmen)
- JumagulyBoy“servant born on Friday”same language (turkmen)
- AtamyratBoy“wish of the forefathers”same language (turkmen)
- GahrymanBoy“hero”same language (turkmen)
- AmineGirl“safe, secure (feminine)”same language (azerbaijani)
- PerhatBoy“understanding, clever”same language (turkmen)
- KəmaləGirl“perfection”same language (azerbaijani)
Common questions about Teymur
What does the name Teymur mean?
Teymur means “iron”. It comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Azerbaijani and Turkmen.
Is Teymur a girl's or a boy's name?
Teymur is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Azerbaijani: boys; Turkmen: boys.
Where does Teymur come from?
Teymur is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Teymur?
Teymur is recorded for Azerbaijani and Turkmen. 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 Teymur spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Teymur (Latin), Teýmur (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Teymur have?
Teymur has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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