What does Onur mean?
Onur means “Honorable”. It is a boy name of Turkish origin.
Translated forms of the name: اونور.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: Turkish – see more Turkish names.
- Gender: Boy – browse boy names.
- Popularity: ranked #2120 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
History of the name Onur
Onur is a Turkish name meaning honor or dignity. The word onur entered modern Turkish in the early 20th century, from the French honneur, and became a common name during the Republic era. It is a secular name used for boys and sometimes girls. It is common in Turkey and in Turkish communities in Germany. Sources: Turkish Language Association (TDK), Turkish Statistical Institute.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Onur has 4 letters and 2 syllables, made of 2 vowels and 2 consonants (4 different letters). Its sound is best described as: crisp consonant ending.
Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.
How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Onur with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
5Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): O=15 + N=14 + U=21 + R=18 = 68. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 6 + 8 = 14. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 1 + 4 = 5. Result: 5.
Favorite colour
BlueThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Onur has lucky number 5, so the colour is Blue.
Star sign
GeminiOnly the first letter counts (O). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Onur
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Onur. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Couple names that go with Onur
Partner names that match Onur by origin, faith, length and sound (Girl names). The percentage is a style match, and the blend is a fun combined name.
How is the match % worked out?
Start at 60. Same origin +9, same faith +6, similar length up to +8, different first letter +5, same last two letters +3 (maximum 99). Blend = first half of one name + second half of the other.
Blend ideas: Onur + Ayse = Onse · Onur + Seda = Onda · Onur + Ebru = Onru · Onur + Lale = Onle
Sibling names for Onur
Names that sit well next to Onur: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.
How are siblings chosen?
Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.
Brother names
Sister names
Twin name ideas for Onur
If Onur is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.
How are twin names scored?
Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.
Same first letter
Same ending
Balanced match
Names with a similar meaning
Names whose meaning shares a key idea with Onur (honorable).
How are similar meanings found?
We take the first two meaningful words of the meaning (4+ letters, common words removed) and list names whose meaning contains the same word.
Frequently asked questions
What does Onur mean?
Onur means “Honorable” and is of Turkish origin.
What is the origin of Onur?
In our collection Onur is listed as a name of Turkish origin.
Is Onur a boy or a girl name?
Onur is listed as a boy name.
What is the lucky number for Onur?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Onur is 5, with the star sign Gemini. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Onur?
Onur has 2 syllables. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Onur?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Onur include On, Onu, Onuy, Onuie, Ono.
Which names have a similar meaning to Onur?
Names with a related meaning include Hamad, Majid, Aryan, Kareem, Amjad, Sharif.