Name meaning
Gumru
The name of a small, delicate bird resembling a dove.
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Name meaning and origin
In Azerbaijani, Gumru is the name of a small bird from the dove family with gray-rosy plumage and a gentle voice. In terms of its root, the word is connected to the form "qumri" (qumriyy) in the ancient Turkic and Arabic languages and denotes the same bird as "kumru" in Turkish. The name wishes the girl the delicacy, calm, and gentle nature of that bird.
In Azerbaijan Gumru is among the names that have been used for generations and are remembered in folklore and poetry as a symbol of love. It is close to the family of bird names (Goyerchin, Bülbül, Tarlan). It does not appear directly in the Quran, and from an Islamic standpoint there is no obstacle to giving this name.
Name details
- Gender
- Girl's name
- Origin
- Azərbaycan mənşəli
- Letter count
- 5
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Variants
- Kumru
- Pronunciation
- qum.ˈru
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Gumru?
Gumru is the name of a small, gentle-voiced bird resembling a dove. It is of Azerbaijani origin.Is the name Gumru mentioned in the Quran?
No, the name Gumru does not appear directly in the Quran, but from an Islamic standpoint there is no prohibition on it at all.Is Gumru a boy or a girl name?
Gumru is a girl name.