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Körler

Körler /cøɾˈleɾ/ ASCII Korler

“the Kör (‘blind’) family”1

Probable origin Körler: root entries for kör · How do we know?

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Suffixed
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How do you pronounce Körler?

Körler

IPA /cøɾˈleɾ/

The stress usually falls on syllable 2 (marked). In everyday Turkish, stress in surnames varies by speaker and region.

What does the surname Körler mean?

Kör “blind” with the plural ending -ler, which in surnames conveys “the … family”. The sources do not record whom the name refers to. Kör comes from Persian kōr.1

That Körler goes back to kör is probable rather than proven: the dictionary entry cited supports it.

What is Körler made of?

Körler is Persian in origin and breaks into 2 parts: kör (kör: blind) + -ler (plural suffix).

Körler + root kör kör: blind PERSIAN kör “blind” suffix -ler plural suffix Körler kör root kör: blind kör PERSIAN “blind” -ler suffix plural suffix
Körler: parts and root words

How was the name Körler formed?

Körler was formed by adding the suffix -ler (“plural suffix”) to kör (“kör: blind”).

Shared note · 1934Surnames became compulsory with Surname Law No. 2525 of 21 June 1934.4

Which surnames are related to Körler?

Körler Köroğlu Kör
Circle area shows the number of bearers; dashed circle: no national count published. Solid line: same root; dashed line: same affix.
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01 Köroğlu same root – –
02 Kör same root – –

How is Körler written and pronounced abroad?

In records without Turkish letters the name usually appears as Korler.

Which guides add context to Körler?

Read the root, formation and register information for Körler alongside these guides: How Turkish Surnames Are Formed: Roots and Suffixes and How to Pronounce and Spell Turkish Surnames.

Where do these facts come from?

  1. 1 Wikimedia Vikisözlük: kör accessed 8 November 2026
  2. 2 Wikimedia Wiktionary: kör accessed 9 November 2026
  3. 3 Wikimedia Vikisözlük: Körler accessed 9 November 2026
  4. 4 T.C. Resmî Gazete / Mevzuat Bilgi Sistemi (mevzuat.gov.tr) Soyadı Kanunu (Kanun No. 2525) accessed 8 November 2026

Common questions about Körler

Q1

What does the surname Körler mean?

Kör “blind” with the plural ending -ler, which in surnames conveys “the … family”. The sources do not record whom the name refers to. Kör comes from Persian kōr.
Q2

What is the origin of the surname Körler?

The root word of Körler is kör (Persian): “blind”.
Q3

How do you pronounce Körler?

Kör·ler, 2 syllables; IPA: /cøɾˈleɾ/.