Yagmur

The female, rarely also male first name Yagmur (Turkish spelling Yağmur) literally translates from Turkish as 'the rain'. Yağmur is a very popular and widely used Turkish first name.

What does the name Yagmur mean?

The female, rarely also male first name Yagmur (Turkish spelling Yağmur) literally translates from Turkish as 'the rain'. Yağmur is a very popular and widely used Turkish first name. Particularly as a girl's name, it is widely used in Turkey. Notable bearers of the name include Turkish actresses Yağmur Çokgenç and Yağmur Ün. Regarding pronunciation: The 'ğ' in the name is not pronounced (so it is pronounced only as 'Yamur').

Where does the name Yagmur come from?

Etymology Yagmur is a female and male first name of Turkish origin meaning 'the rain'. Turkish

How do you pronounce Yagmur?

Sound & pronunciation of Yagmur: The name Yagmur is two syllables and phonetically striking. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Jag-mur' [ˈjaɡmuːɐ̯], starting with a gliding J-sound that conveys dynamism. The consonant cluster '-gm-' in the center densifies the sound and provides structure, while the long U at the end brings in expansiveness. Yagmur thus appears strong in character and independent - powerful, rhythmic, and clearly contoured.

Popularity

Yagmur is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 1,254th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2007 at 201st place. In the last ten years, Yagmur has been given as a first name about 860 times, placing it 561st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 425th.

Nicknames & pet names

Mamul / Muri / Yagamon / Yaggi / Yagi / Yagmi / Yagmus / Yagmush / Yagyag / Yami / Yamutz / Yara / Yayu / Yumyum

Famous people

• Yagmur Atacan (Turkish actor)
• Yagmur Öztürk (from 'Türkisch für Anfänger', played by Pegah Ferydoni)