128 Kurdish Baby Names With Profound Meanings

Kurdish baby names have started gaining attention among millennial parents. Parents often think hard and long about a name for their newborn. Countless websites and books help choose names that sound good and have a beautiful meaning. However, Kurdish names are rarely heard in popular culture and may appear unique. This is because the most popular given names in English-speaking countries have European origins. Kurdish names have deep meanings and ancient roots in the region's culture. Kurdish is a northwestern Iranian language spoken by Kurds in the Middle East and parts of Asia. The language has three dialects – Northern Kurdish, Kurmanji; Central Kurdish, Sorani; and Southern Kurdish, Xwarîn. Kurmanji is spoken in Kurdish Turkey, Syria, the Soviet Union, and parts of Iran and Iraq (where it is called Behdini). It uses the Latin or Cyrillic alphabet (in the former Soviet Union). Meanwhile, Sorani is spoken in parts of Iran and Iraq and written using Arabic (1). The language also shares traits with Iranian languages, especially Persian, primarily due to its long-standing historical contact with the country. Kurds, mainly Iraqi Kurds, have now adopted Arabic naming conventions. But traditional Kurds opt for tribal or geographical last names and the grandfather’s or great-grandfather’s name as the family name. As a result, the full name includes a personal name and a surname. For their middle names, Kurdish men use their father’s or grandfather’s first name, and women use their mother’s or grandmother’s name. Children adopt their father's family’s name, as with most Western families (2). But Kurdish women do not take their husbands’ family names in marriage. Natural elements, such as plants and animals, inspire Kurdish personal names. Human virtues and emotions, such as joy and love, or qualities, such as purity and intellect, are reflected in Kurdish names. Many such names are spiritually inclined, and some are a sign of respect to ancestors. Thus, if you wish to honor your roots, indulge yourselves in the world of Kurdish baby names below.

Name		Gender	Meaning
Ariya		Girl	Honorable; Noble
Arman		Boy	Desire; Hope; Warrior
Aylan		Unisex	Tree; Greenery
Ariyan		Boy	One who belongs to the noble people
Olan		Boy	Long-lasting; Not easily destroyed
Aras		Boy	Aras river
Daryan		Boy	Prince or monarch
Jiyan		Unisex	Life, soul, spirit
Aro		Boy	Wet meadow
Elend		Boy	The first ray of the sun in the morning.
Zoran		Boy	Sultan; King
Ase		Girl	A variation of Asa; Doctor
Gizem		Girl	Mysterious
Jorin		Boy	High or precious
Sarya		Girl	A pious woman
Tela		Girl	Short form of Ottelia
Akam		Boy	Kurdish word for result
Alaz		Boy	Intention
Beza		Girl	Despise or neglect
Destan		Boy	Destiny; By the still waters
Daran		Boy	Great personality master
Pelin		Girl	Little leaf
Irem		Girl	Gardens in heaven
Dila		Girl	Right from the heart
Lilan		Girl	Yodel
Rona		Girl	Joy is mine; Fame; Friend; Spear; Pike; White; Fair; Blessed; Holy; Fair Haired
Amira		Girl	Princess; Tree top; High born girl
Liyan		Girl	Snowshoe
Ajda		Boy	Sprout; Buckwheat
Ako		Boy	Tired; Weary
Ara		Unisex	Unique; Prayer; Vow
Ejder		Boy	Dragon; one with a serious and thoughtful nature
Gulistan		Girl	House of flowers
Hemin		Boy	Calm; Peaceful; Quite
Rezan		Girl	A clear and birght woman
Aferin		Girl	Lucky or trustworthy
Afran		Boy	Created
Agrin		Boy	Fiery
Aheng		Girl	Harmony
Ahin		Girl	Kurdish word for whole
Ajwan		Girl	A small gulf
Alacan		Boy	Life-flag
Alal		Girl	Kurdish word for red rose
Amajgar		Boy	A sound advisor
Amanc		Boy	Aim; Goal
Ameda		Boy	Prince of Diyarbakir
Amez		Boy	Hug
Amraz		Boy	Target
Apso		Boy	A source of fresh water; Name of a Sumerian God
Ardalan		Boy	Name of a Kurdish vassal
Ariman		Girl	Wish
Arjin		Girl	Fire of life
Ashti		Girl	Peace
Aso		Boy	Horizon
Asos		Boy	Name of a mountain in Kurdistan
Avdar		Boy	March
Awdil		Boy	A variant of Adil; Fair; Honest; To act justly
Awira		Girl	An interesting personality
Azade		Girl	Free and independent
Azwer		Boy	Proud
Berivan		Girl	Kurdish term for milkmaid
Bihin		Girl	Better than others
Birwa		Girl	Kurdish word for belief
Cano		Boy	Life
Delal		Girl	Sweetheart; Dear or beautiful
Dersima		Girl	A name from Kurdish city Dersim
Diblin		Girl	The fragrance of soul
Dilnaz		Girl	Kurdish variant of Delnaz; Beloved; Sweetheart
Dilva		Girl	From the heart
Diyako		Boy	Deioces
Dozan		Boy	Struggler or owner of a case
Elfesya		Girl	A girl as beautiful as a fairy or princess; Fairy or princess
Elind		Boy	Dawn
Erdelan		Boy	A royal family
Eylo		Boy	Eagle or brave
Ferhad		Boy	Helper or phraortes
Glay		Girl	Rosemoon
Gorkem		Unisex	Magnificent
Hawre		Boy	Comrade
Hozan		Boy	Poem
Kawa		Boy	A mythical figure in Kurdish mythology
Kejal		Girl	Gazelle
Keje		Girl	A girl of radiant beauty
Lawin		Boy	Young man
Lewend		Boy	A handsome boy
Mazar		Boy	Name of a Medes general
Medya		Girl	Land of Medes
Mizgin		Girl	Evangel; Good news
Naza		Girl	Beloved or sweetheart
Peros		Boy	Enthusiasm
Perseng		Girl	Name of a star
Rebin		Boy	Path finder
Rekan		Boy	Runnel; Spring waterway
Renas		Boy	Mentor; Pioneer
Revin		Girl	Escape or flight
Rewan		Girl	Soul; Adult; Properly
Rivin		Boy	Flame
Roder		Boy	Sunrise
Rojan		Girl	Daily
Rojin		Girl	One who is like a sun, pretty

Infographic: Creative Kurdish Baby Names With Meanings

The Kurdish region in Western Asia includes parts of Turkey, Syria, Armenia, Iraq, and Iran. With such a vast span, the Kurdish language inevitably has several dialects. If you are looking for unique Kurdish names for your little one, look at this infographic for popular names and their meanings. Choose your favorite name for your adorable child.

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