Timur

The first name Timur is masculine and comes from the Old Turkic term temür, which means "iron." This leads to the expressions "the Iron One" or "the iron warrior." The name is historically associated with the Mongolian emperor Timur Khan (1265–1307) and the conqueror Timur-i Lang, also known as Tamerlane.

What does the name Timur mean?

Timur is a masculine first name derived from the Old Turkic word temür meaning "iron" and carries the meanings "the Iron One" or "the iron warrior." The name refers to historical figures such as the Mongolian emperor Timur Khan and the conqueror Timur-i Lang, who is also known as Tamerlane. Nowadays, Timur is primarily used in Turkey, but is also found in Germany. Notable bearers of the name include Turkish actor Timur Acar, German actor and singer Timur Bartels, and Timur Ülker, a German actor and musician. Variants of the name include Tamerlan, Teymour, and Teymur.

Where does the name Timur come from?

The name Timur has its roots in Old Turkic and means "the Iron One" or "the iron warrior." The word temür stands for "iron." It is used in various languages, including Kazakh, Mongolian, Russian, Tatar, Chechen, Turkish, and Uzbek.

How do you pronounce Timur?

The pronunciation of the name Timur is distinctive and consists of two syllables. It is usually pronounced as "Ti-mur" [ˈtiːmuʁ], with the first syllable having a long 'i' sound that conveys clarity. The second syllable contains a rolling or aspirated 'r,' giving the name a strong note. The overall impression of the name is sonorous and carries a certain historical depth.

Popularity

In Germany, the first name Timur enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 239th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2019 when it reached 231st place. In the last ten years, the name has been given approximately 2,800 times, placing it 257th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 269th.

Nicknames & pet names

Mursch / Rumit / Ti / Tim / Timi / Timme / Timo / Timu / Timuritsch / Timusch / Titi

Famous people

• Timur (children's book character (Timur and his Squad)
• Timur Acar (Turkish actor)
• Timur Bagautdinov (Russian football player)
• Timur Bartels (actor)
• Timur Basota (Russian singer/musician)
• Timur Bekmambetov (director)
• Timur Bitokov (Russian football player)
• Timur Dibirov (Russian handball player)
• Timur Dosmagambetov (footballer from Kazakhstan)
• Timur DVatz (Russian painter)
• Timur Gökyiğit (Turkish singer)
• Timur Ibragimov (boxer from Uzbekistan)
• Timur Ildarovich Yunusov (Russian rapper)
• Timur Isik (German actor)
• Timur Ismailov (football player from Russia)
• Timur Kalizhanov (footballer from Russia)
• Timur Khan (founder of the Timurid dynasty)
• Timur Kosovali (German football player)
• Timur Kuriyev (Russian football player)
• Timur Magomedovich Eneev (Russian mathematician)