Duru
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Difficult, fort
Origin: Sanskrit
Popularity: Ranked #7998 in 2025 with 13 babies born.
History: Duru is a name with Sanskrit roots, related to the element 'dur' meaning difficult, fort.
Similar names: dru, drue, dupree, durga
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Duru? About 1 in 256,039 babies born in 2025 were named Duru, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Duru
What does the name Duru mean?
Duru means “Difficult, fort” from Sanskrit roots.
What is the origin of the name Duru?
Duru has Sanskrit origin. The traditional meaning is “Difficult, fort”.
How popular is Duru?
Duru ranked #7885 in 2025 — given to 13 babies that year.
When was Duru most popular?
Duru peaked in 2014 with 13 babies registered that year.
Is Duru a boy or girl name?
Duru is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Durus in registered births are female.
Is the name Duru rising or falling in popularity?
Duru has risen 2191 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #10076 in 2020 to #7885 in 2025.
How long has Duru been recorded?
Duru appears in birth records across 20 years — from 2004 through 2025.