Teymour
Turkic/Persian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Teymour
Teymour is a Persian name meaning "iron" or derived from the Turkic name Timur, which means "iron" in Mongolian and was borne by the legendary conqueror Timur (Tamerlane).
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Etymology
Teymour is a Persian name meaning "iron" or derived from the Turkic name Timur, which means "iron" in Mongolian and was borne by the legendary conqueror Timur (Tamerlane). The name is primarily used in Persian, Azerbaijani, and other Iranian and Turkic cultures, with significant historical prominence due to the medieval Turco-Mongol empire builder Timur and his descendants.
Teymour currently ranks #3,589 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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