Name:
Timur
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
Russian, Turkish
Meaning:
Timur originates in Turkish language and means "iron man". This was the name of a 14th century conqueror of West, South and Central Asia. Until today, Timur has been a popular masculine given name mainly in Russian speaking countries. In the United States it is very rare. It functions as a surname as well.
Pronunciation:
tee-MOOR
The Five Elements:
Earth
Also Spelled Like...:
Timour
Famous Timur:
Timur Bekmambetov : film director
Timur Taukenov : footballer