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The baby name Ebru is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced eh-BROO (IPA: /ebɾu/).

Ebru is Turkish in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Turkish
Pronunciation: eh-BROO (IPA: /ebɾu/)

What is the meaning of the name Ebru ?

The baby name Ebru is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced eh-BROO (IPA: /ebɾu/).

Ebru is Turkish in Origin.

Ebru is a Turkish feminine given name tied to the traditional art of paper marbling. Its etymology is debated: many trace it to Persian ebr/abr “cloud,” via ebrî “cloud-like,” while others connect it to Persian āb-rū “water surface/face,” reflecting the technique of painting on water. In Persian, abrū also means “eyebrow,” a classical image of beauty, and this poetic sense colors Turkish usage as well.

As a personal name, Ebru rose to prominence in Turkey in the late 20th century alongside renewed interest in Ottoman arts, and it remains popular in Turkey and among Turkish communities in Europe. Variants and related forms include Ebrû (Ottoman-influenced spelling), Abrū/Abroo (Persian), and Ebruli, an adjective meaning “marbled/variegated” that is occasionally used as a name. The name conveys associations of artistry, grace, and soft, cloud-like patterns; modern name lists gloss it as “marbling” or “beautiful eyebrow.”

Famous people with the name Ebru

Ebru Şahin Actor · Born 1994 · Turkey Ebru Şahin is a Turkish actress and model best known for her television work. She made her film debut in Kan Parası and also appeared in the TV series İstanbullu Gelin. Ebru Gündeş Actor · Born 1974 · Turkey Ebru Gündeş is a Turkish singer best known for her pop-folk and arabesque music, and she is also known as an actress and television personality. Born in 1974, she became widely recognized through songs such as "Fırtınalar" and "Seni Seviyorum." Ebru Özkan Actor · Born 1978 · Turkey Ebru Özkan is a Turkish actress best known for her work in television and film. Born on 18 November 1978, she is especially recognized for roles in Hekimoğlu, Paramparça, and Gönülçelen.

Ebru – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
AZ Girls 0 #74 2 1,051
BG 0 #76 7 1,799
TR 0 #84 28,065 19,440
AF Girls 0 #94 1 2,402
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
GE Girls 0 #108 1 1,564
GR 0 #133 3 3,911
RS Girls 0 #136 2 1,651
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
SI Girls 0 #172 6 2,769
Sweden Girls 2017 #173 2 1,647
BG Girls 0 #173 52 3,559
CZ 0 #185 2 3,154
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
Austria 0 #190 24 850
DK 0 #201 6 5,198
Belgium Girls 1996 #209 21 415
GR Girls 0 #212 31 6,293
BG Boys 0 #219 2 3,850
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
DK Girls 0 #263 54 7,429
Austria Girls 0 #273 154 1,885
TW Girls 0 #288 2 8,139
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
Germany 0 #318 124 2,542
KZ Girls 0 #331 2 5,862
Germany Girls 0 #333 824 4,949
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
QA Girls 0 #340 4 15,378
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
NL 0 #352 40 2,481
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
France Girls 2021 #403 3 3,185
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
OM Girls 0 #421 4 15,987
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
IQ Girls 0 #483 22 11,303
RU Girls 0 #518 6 11,913
GT Girls 0 #539 3 7,500
AE Girls 0 #542 12 20,968
PS Girls 0 #543 5 10,981
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
LY 0 #557 3 12,703
KW Girls 0 #558 4 19,177
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
BH 0 #585 3 17,937
SG Girls 0 #631 2 18,916
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
NL Girls 0 #649 316 5,933
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #694 4 13,071
Finland Girls 2026 #726 13 3,895
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
SY 0 #763 5 11,684
KW Boys 0 #804 3 18,755
SA Girls 0 #923 13 25,931
PE Boys 0 #924 3 14,506
Germany Boys 0 #939 14 5,697
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
EG Girls 0 #1,006 4 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,008 3 14,861
DZ 0 #1,058 119 20,130
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
AE Boys 0 #1,142 2 22,615
MA 0 #1,192 8 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,236 1 25,928
IT Girls 0 #1,419 28 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,688 4 28,008

Ebru is popular in 52 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Sweden
Flanders, Belgium
Wallonia, Belgium
AE

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People also ask about Ebru

Ebru is predominantly a girl's name.
Ebru is a 2 syllable name, pronounced eh-BROO (IPA: /ebɾu/).
Yes — Ebru ranked #173 in Sweden in 2017, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Ebru ranks highest in Sweden (#173 in 2017).
Ebru's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #416 in 2011 to #403 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 3 notable people named Ebru are in our database, including Ebru Şahin (Actor), Ebru Gündeş (Actor), Ebru Özkan (Actor).