Vural is a Turkish masculine given name and also a common Turkish surname. It is derived from the Turkish word vur, meaning “strike” or “hit,” which gives the name connotations of force and strength. Though its etymology links to an action, the name is traditionally interpreted as representing bravery or decisiveness.
Notable Bearers
Given Name
- Ragıp Vural Tandoğan (born 1965), Turkish long‑distance swimmer
- Vural Arıkan (1929–1993), Turkish economist, lawyer and politician
- Vural Balcan, Turkish Olympic fencer
- Vural Öger (born 1942), German politician of Turkish origin
Surname
- Esra Vural (born 1983), German voice actress
- Filiz Vural (born 1953), Turkish beauty contestant
- İhsan Emre Vural (born 1984), Turkish rower
- İsak Vural (born 2006), Turkish football player
- Yılmaz Vural (born 1953), Turkish football coach
Cultural Distribution
Within Turkey, Vural is used both as a first name and a family name. As a first name it is not among the most common, but it appears with a similar form in Azerbaijani naming traditions through shared Turkic roots. The surname, notably held by football coach Yılmaz Vural and other public figures, contributes to the name's recognition both in Turkey and among Turkish diasporas in Europe.
Key Facts
- Meaning: “strike, hit” (from Turkish vur)
- Origin: Turkish
- Usage Regions: Turkey, Turkish communities in Europe
Sources: Wikipedia — Vural