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Name
Ebru
Gender
Girl name
Syllables
2

Ebru is a female first name of Turkish origin. Its direct translation is 'the marbled paper', 'the cloud-colored', or 'the wavy'. Furthermore, the term is also used in Turkish for 'the eyebrow'.

What does the name Ebru mean?

The name Ebru has its roots in Turkish and literally means 'the marbled paper', 'the cloud-colored', or 'the wavy'. Additionally, it is derived from the Persian words abri (ابری), meaning 'to marble' or 'cloudy', and abru (ابرو), meaning 'eyebrow'. Ebru is also an art form that deals with the marbling of paper and describes the color of clouds. In Kurdish, the name means 'the face of water', derived from the elements ab for 'water' and ru for 'face'. Another meaning of Ebru is 'the first raindrop that falls into the sea at sunrise or sunset'.

Where does the name Ebru come from?

Ebru is a female first name of ancient Persian origin, meaning 'the marbled paper'.

How do you pronounce Ebru?

The pronunciation of Ebru is two syllables and has a harmonious sound. The name is pronounced as 'E-bru' [ˈeːbʁu], with a bright e sound followed by a darker u sound. This contrast between light and dark gives the name a certain depth and balance, making Ebru appear calm and strong in character - clearly structured and pleasantly resonant.

Popularity

In Germany, Ebru is a relatively common first name, currently ranking 3,210th on the list of most popular female first names. Its best ranking was in 1988 at 225th. In the last ten years, Ebru has been chosen as a first name about 130 times, placing it 2,079th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,678th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ebbe / Ebbi / Ebby / Ebeb / Ebi / Ebik / Ebo / Ebos / Ebri / Ebro / Ebrow / Ebru / Ebruli / Ebruliii / Ebrus / Ebruschka / Ebs / Ebu / Ebuleheb / Ebus / Ebuuu / Eybrow / Fefe

Famous people

  • Ebru Akel (Model)
  • Ebru Aydin (Turkish singer)
  • Ebru Destan (Model)
  • Ebru Düzgün (Rapper from Germany)
  • Ebru Elhan (Turkish volleyball player)
  • Ebru Gundes (Actress from Turkey)
  • Ebru Gündes (Singer)
  • Ebru Has (Contestant on 'Masterchef Türkiye')
  • Ebru Polat (Singer and model)
  • Ebru Salli (Model)
  • Ebru Timtik (Turkish lawyer)
  • Ebru Topcu (Football player from Turkey)
  • Ebru Tunali (Badminton player)
  • Ebru Yaşar (Turkish singer)
  • Ebru Yasar (Singer from Turkey)

Frequently asked questions about the name Ebru

Where does the name Ebru come from?

Ebru is a female first name of ancient Persian origin. It is composed of the elements abri, meaning 'to marble' or 'cloudy', and abru for 'eyebrow'. Additionally, the name has Kurdish roots, where it means 'the face of water'.

What does the name Ebru mean?

The name Ebru literally means 'the marbled paper' or 'the cloud-colored'. It is also interpreted as 'the first raindrop that falls into the sea at sunrise or sunset'.

How popular is the name Ebru?

Ebru is widely used in Turkish culture and is also gaining increasing popularity internationally. Particularly in recent years, the name has gained popularity due to its cultural significance and phonetic appeal.

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