Aynur

Aynur is a female first name that means 'the moonlight' or 'the moonshine' in Turkish. This name is composed of the Turkish words ay for 'moon' and nur for 'light'. Aynur enjoys great popularity and is a common girl's name in the Turkish-speaking area.

What does the name Aynur mean?

The name Aynur, of female nature, carries the meaning of 'moonlight' or 'moonshine' in Turkish and is composed of the terms ay (moon) and nur (light). Aynur is widely used in Turkish-speaking areas. Another form that also has the same meaning is Nuray. A prominent bearer of this name is the singer Aynur Aydın.

Where does the name Aynur come from?

The name Aynur has its origin in Turkish and means 'the moonlight' or 'the moonshine'. The word components consist of ay, which means 'moon', and nur, which means 'light'. The name is represented in various languages such as Azerbaijani, Kurdish, Turkish, and Uyghur.

How do you pronounce Aynur?

The pronunciation of Aynur is distinctive and consists of two syllables. Generally, the name is pronounced as 'Ai-nur' [ˈaɪnuːʁ], starting with a gliding diphthong that gives the sound a lively note. The darker '-nur' provides a deep and calm conclusion. Overall, Aynur conveys a powerful impression while remaining soft and sonically unique.

Popularity

In Germany, Aynur is among the popular first names. Currently, the name ranks 1,740th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2008 at rank 933. In the last ten years, Aynur has been given as a first name about 200 times, which places it at 1,605th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,671st.

Nicknames & pet names

Ayni / Aynu / Aynüre / Einuhr / Eiynur / Nuri / Nury

Similar first names

Famous people

• Aynur Aydin (German singer)
• Aynur Dadashova (Azerbaijani singer)
• Aynur Dogan (Turkish singer)