Unisex name
Timur name meaning
“direction of sunrise”
- Gender
- ♂♀ Unisex
- Origin
- Indonesian
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #291
Timur is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked in its Indonesian interpretation to the ‘direction of sunrise’. It comes from timur, an Indonesian word inherited from Malay. This directional meaning supplies the interpretation of the name within its Indonesian language context.
What does Timur mean?
Direction of sunrise
In Indonesian: arah matahari terbit
Origin and cultural usage of Timur
In its Indonesian interpretation, this comes from timur, an inherited Malay word for the direction of sunrise.
| Linguistic origin | Indonesian, Malay |
|---|---|
| Starts with | T · Ti |
Name combinations with Timur
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Timur, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Timur: direction of sunrise
- Krisno: black or dark-colored
- Dipo: lamp, source of light
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Timur Prama Kusumawardhana
Meaning of each word
- Timur: direction of sunrise
- Prama: valid, accurate knowledge
- Kusumawardhana: one who makes flowers flourish
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Timur Adikara
Meaning of each word
- Timur: direction of sunrise
- Adikara: powerful, possessing authority
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Meaning of each word
- Sudomo: good self-restraint
- Timur: direction of sunrise
- Guritno: verse, composition
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Timur Febriyanto
Meaning of each word
- Timur: direction of sunrise
- Febriyanto: associated with February
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Meaning of each word
- Timur: direction of sunrise
- Sumpeno: dream, aspiration
- Adie: foremost, excellent
How to pronounce Timur
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /timur/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦠꦶꦩꦸꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮒᮤᮙᮥᮁ |
Is Timur a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Timur is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 73% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Timur ranks #291 among unisex names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Timur
Famous people named Timur
- Timur Pradopo · b. 1956
- Timur Sinar Suprabana · b. 1963
- R. Timur Panjaitan · b. 1963
- Timur Malaka Kiemas · b. 1981
- Timur P. Manurung · b. 1947
- Timur Pradoko · b. 1964
- Timur Teguh Santoso
FAQ about the name Timur
What is the meaning of Timur?
Timur means direction of sunrise. In its Indonesian interpretation, this comes from timur, an inherited Malay word for the direction of sunrise.
Is Timur a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Timur is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 73% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Timur?
Timur is of Indonesian and Malay origin.
How many syllables does Timur have?
Timur has 2 syllables (Ti-mur) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Timur?
Timur ranks #291 among unisex names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Timur?
Some ideas: Timur Krisno Dipo; Timur Prama Kusumawardhana; Timur Adikara.
Famous people named Timur?
Notable people named Timur include Timur Pradopo, Timur Sinar Suprabana, R. Timur Panjaitan.
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