What origin is the name Tamerlan?

Tamerlan comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Tamerlan?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Tamerlan — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Tamerlan?

Tamerlan starts with the syllable “Ta” (ता), which traditionally belongs to Swati nakshatra, pada 4, in Tula rashi (Libra). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Tamerlan

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Tamerlan

Tamerlan

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Tamerlan is an Indian unisex name meaning "Iron; a name associated with the conqueror Timur".

Tamerlan is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Iron; a name associated with the conqueror Timur". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Iron; a name associated with the conqueror Timur

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Tamerlan

What does Tamerlan mean?

Tamerlan is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Iron; a name associated with the conqueror Timur".

How popular is Tamerlan?

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Brother names that go with Tamerlan

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

7is the Chaldean number for Tamerlan.

Number 7 is linked with wisdom, reflection and intuition.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ta (ता)
Rashi: Tula (Libra)
Nakshatra: Swati, pada 4
Name number: 7

By tradition, names starting with “Ta” suit babies born in Swati nakshatra (pada 4), which falls in Tula rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.

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Names with a similar meaning to Tamerlan

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Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Oliver — "Oliver probably comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive tree', though it may also come from a Germanic or Norse name." (Latin)
Harper — "Harper is an English occupational surname for a harp player. It became a popular first name in the 2000s." (English)