The baby name Temour is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced teh-MOOR (IPA: /tɛmˈuːr/).
Temour is Mongolian in Origin.
The baby name Temour is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced teh-MOOR (IPA: /tɛmˈuːr/).
Temour is Mongolian in Origin.
Temour is a cross‑cultural masculine name rooted in the Turkic and Mongolic word temür/temir, meaning “iron,” a symbol of strength and resilience. Through Persian and Chagatai literary traditions it entered the wider Persianate world, most famously borne by the 14th‑century conqueror Timur (known in the West as Tamerlane), which ensured lasting recognition across Central Asia, the Caucasus, Iran, and later Russia.
Spelled with ou, Temour reflects a French-influenced transcription of Persian تیمور (Teymur/Timur); other forms include Timur, Temür, Temur, Taimur, Teymur, and Teymour, with Georgian Temur and diminutive Temo also encountered. The name remains common from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to Azerbaijan and Georgia, and is familiar in Turkish and Russian usage, while the related everyday Turkish noun appears as Demir. Parents may choose Temour for its sleek international sound and its enduring meaning of “iron,” evoking durability, resolve, and protective strength.
Temour is a rare find. Across 7 countries, we found 16 recorded uses of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK | Boys | 0 | #332 | 1 | 7,401 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #389 | 1 | 7,057 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,138 | 6 | 22,615 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,232 | 3 | 20,130 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,689 | 3 | 28,008 |
Temour is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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