Girl name · Turkish

Duru

“Clear, pure”

Meaning
Clear, pure
Origin
Turkish
Gender
Girl
Syllables
2
Popularity
Rare in the US
Style
Trendy
Used in
Turkish

What people expect from a Duru

Duru is built from soft sounds. Studies of name sounds find people expect someone with a soft name to be warm, agreeable and calm. Being rare in the US, it stands out, and will be spelt back to you a few times.

The meaning is about kindness and light. A name can't give a child kindness, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.

A good fit if you hope for: a kind heart, the star of the room, a calm peacemaker.

Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.

Duru: name scorecard

Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.

97/100

Great choice

Duru

  • International readabilitySimple letters that read the same almost everywhere.
  • Easy to say and spellSays itself: 2 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
  • Not too common, not too strangeRare in the US: memorable, and it will be spelt out a lot.
  • Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
  • Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
  • A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Clear, pure".
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Did you know?

A New Zealand judge made a 9-year-old a ward of court so she could change her name. It was Talula Does The Hula From Hawaii.

Family Court of New Zealand (2008)

Questions about Duru

What does the name Duru mean?

Duru is a girl's name of Turkish origin meaning "Clear, pure".

Is Duru a boy or girl name?

Duru is usually a girl's name.

How popular is the name Duru?

Duru is rare in the US. It is used in Turkish.

Fun, but true. Name meanings come from common etymologies, which sometimes disagree. Height and weight paths are estimates from population growth data and published studies, not a medical assessment. If you're worried about your child's growth, talk to your paediatrician. Full disclaimer