Onur

Onur is a Turkish masculine first name, whose meaning encompasses "the honorable," "the proud," or "the dignified." The name has its roots in the Old French language before being adopted into Turkish.

What does the name Onur mean?

Onur, a masculine name of Turkish origin, can be translated as "the honorable," "the proud," or "the dignified." The name originally comes from Old French and is derived from the word 'honneur', which encompasses terms like "pride," "honor," "dignity," or "self-respect." Additionally, the Arabic word 'Nur' means "the light." Onur is also used as a surname. In combinations, it appears in forms such as Onuralp and Onurcan.

Where does the name Onur come from?

The name Onur has its roots in Old French and is associated with meanings like "the honorable" or "the proud." The origin of the term can be traced back to the Old French language, where the word 'honneur' stands for pride, honor, and dignity. The languages in which the name is common include Turkish.

How do you pronounce Onur?

The pronunciation of the name Onur is two syllables and harmonious. In German, it is usually pronounced as "O-nur" [ˈoːnuʁ], starting with a long O sound that conveys a certain depth. The second syllable ends with a rounded U, contributing to the phonetic closure. The rolled or aspirated sound "r" at the end gives the name a special resonance. Onur radiates dignity and strength and appears both present and modern.

Popularity

Onur is among the popular first names for boys in Germany. The name currently ranks 1,154th on the list of the most common names for newborn boys. Its best ranking was achieved in 1993 at position 193. In the last ten years, Onur has been given as a first name about 590 times, ranking 787th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 682nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Oni / Ono / Onosh / Onusch / Onush / Ova

Similar first names

Famous people

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