Timur

Timur Meaning & Origin

About Timur
The name "Timur" is of Turkic origin and means "iron" or "strong" in the Turkic languages. It is a masculine name that is commonly used in Central Asia and has historical significance due to the famous conqueror Timur, also known as Tamerlane, who established the Timurid Empire in the 14th century. The name reflects strength, power, and resilience, embodying the characteristics associated with iron.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Timur are male.

Timur Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 2.08% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TMR
🗽 NYSIIS
TANA
🔊 Soundex
T0506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T IH1 M ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈtɪmər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TMR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Timur in Braille

Here's how to represent Timur in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Timur in braille

How to Spell the Name Timur in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Timur using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Timur in sign language

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