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Duru

♀ Girl

Pronounced DOO-roo /ˈdu.ru/Medium

Meaning: From the Turkish duru, 'pure; clear; limpid; calm (water)'; also an Igbo word for 'a king/noble'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Pure; clear; limpid: Duru is Turkish. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'DOO-roo').
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Origin LowTurkish
MeaningFrom the Turkish duru, 'pure; clear; limpid; calm (water)'; also an Igbo word for 'a king/noble'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7998 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 168

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520042025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Duru comes from the Turkish duru, 'pure; clear; limpid; calm (water)'; also an Igbo word for 'a king/noble' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'DOO-roo').

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish and Nigerian families. Rare, pure-and-clear at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Duru means 'pure; clear; limpid; calm' in Turkish (also 'a king/noble' in Igbo) — a crisp, serene name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'DOO-roo').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Duru — Turkish; routes layered

Variations

DuruuDurum

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Duru mean?

Duru is Turkish for 'pure; clear; limpid; calm'; also Igbo 'a king/noble'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Duru?

It's said DOO-roo /ˈdu.ru/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Duru a boy or girl name?

Duru is a girl's name here (it is also used for boys).

How popular is Duru?

Duru is a very rare name in the U.S.

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