Dursun

Dursun is a male first name of Turkish origin. Translated, the name means "the one who remains" or "may he (stay) alive."

What does the name Dursun mean?

Dursun is a Turkish boy's name whose meaning relates to "the one who remains" and "may he (stay) alive." Its origin lies in the Old Turkish word durmak (طورمق), which means "to stay," "to sit still," "to remain standing," or "to stop." Additionally, Dursun is also found as a surname.

Where does the name Dursun come from?

The male first name Dursun has its roots in Old Turkish and means "the one who remains." The Old Turkish word durmak (طورمق) stands for the concepts of staying, sitting still, remaining standing, and stopping. The name is anchored in the Turkish language.

How do you pronounce Dursun?

The pronunciation of Dursun is two syllables and compact. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "Dur-sun" [ˈduʁzʊn], with the consonant combination creating a slightly tense and dense sound structure. The ending "-sun" provides a calm and closed concluding note, giving the name stability. Overall, Dursun conveys a firm and present sound image - compact, structured, and with a clear, down-to-earth sound effect.

Popularity

In Germany, Dursun is a rather rare first name. In 2016, it ranked 4,252nd on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2007, when it reached 1,124th place. In the last ten years, Dursun has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 6,739th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 3,841st.

Nicknames & pet names

Duri

Famous people

• Dursun Akcam (writer)
• Dursun Karataş (Turkish politician and founder of DHKP-C)
• Dursun Karatay (Austrian footballer)
• Dursun Sevinc (weightlifter)