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Durmus

Quick answerDurmus is a Turkish name derived from the Arabic root "darasa," meaning "to study" or "to learn," though it has evolved to carry connotations of steadfastness and endurance in Turkish usage.

Latin · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#4,685
TrendStable
Peak year2013
Syllables2
OriginLatin
LanguageTurkish
CultureTurkish
ReligionIslam
Letters6
Numerology6 Chaldean 7
Global rank#4,685

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Durmus

Durmus is a Turkish name derived from the Arabic root "darasa," meaning "to study" or "to learn," though it has evolved to carry connotations of steadfastness and endurance in Turkish usage.

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Etymology

Durmus is a Turkish name derived from the Arabic root "darasa," meaning "to study" or "to learn," though it has evolved to carry connotations of steadfastness and endurance in Turkish usage. The name is primarily used in Turkish and other Turkic cultures, with historical prevalence in Ottoman and modern Turkish society, particularly among Muslim populations.

Durmus currently ranks #4,685 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.

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