Yağmur means “rain”. It comes from Proto-Turkic. It is documented as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Yağmur is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Yağmur mean?
Yağmur is a Turkish unisex name meaning 'rain'. The word is inherited from Ottoman Turkish and goes back to a Proto-Turkic form derived from a verb 'to rain'.[1]
Meaning themes: Nature and seasons
Yağmur in Turkish
Where does the name Yağmur come from?
Proto-Turkic, native word. Native Turkic, from Proto-Turkic *yagmur, derived from *yag- 'to rain'.[2]✓ Documented
Is Yağmur a Turkish name?
Yes. Yağmur is documented as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Yağmur across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | YağmurLatin | Unisex | same as above: “rain” | Documented[1,3] |
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 Yağmur
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yağmur[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Yağmur
Sibling names for Yağmur
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 Yağmur rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- FıratBoy“the Euphrates river”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- EkinUnisex“crop, harvest”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- IrmakGirl“river”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- MeltemGirl“sea breeze”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- DefneGirl“bay laurel”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- AdaUnisex“island”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- MeriçBoy“the Maritsa (Evros) river”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
- DicleGirl“the Tigris river”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme nature and seasons
Common questions about Yağmur
What does the name Yağmur mean?
Yağmur means “rain”. It comes from Proto-Turkic. It is documented as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Yağmur a girl's or a boy's name?
Yağmur is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Yağmur come from?
Yağmur is of Proto-Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Yağmur?
Yağmur 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 Yağmur have?
Yağmur has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by our editors; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Yağmur”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 83471528. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Turkish name from yağmur 'rain'; classified as a unisex given name in the Turkish section; listed as a unisex given name in the Turkish section; headword of the Turkish given-name entry is “Yağmur”
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “yağmur”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93666477. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Turkish noun rain; inherited from Ottoman یاغمور, from Proto-Turkic *yagmur, from *yag- 'to rain'
- Wikidata contributors. Wikidata item Q20001058 (Yağmur, unisex given name). Wikimedia Foundation, revision 2555300343. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC0 1.0.
Supports: Wikidata given-name item lists Turkish under P407
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