211 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.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Leyla		Girl	Night; Daughter of the night
Amiri-In-2025:-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Significance		Boy	Kingdom; Royal; Tree top; Prince
Hana		Girl	Hope, Flower, Bliss, Number one, craft, Shine, Moon
Aanya		Girl	Compassion; God's favor; Inexhuastible; Gracious; Strength; Power
Kiyan		Boy	King; Ancient
Aylan		Unisex	Openness; Space; Square
Aram-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Calm; Fortress; Elevated place; Glittering; Lustrous; Splendid
Rihaan		Boy	Good scent; Fragrance; Basil
Avan		Boy	Water; Favor; Protection; Preservation
Avin		Boy	Indestructible; Love; Strong
Ilya		Unisex	My God is Yahweh; Great; Glorious
Dino		Boy	A little sword; Brave bear; Camellia flower
Keyan		Boy	King; Ancient
Nara		Girl	Happy; Country; Sun; Pomegranate tree; Man
Aelin		Girl	Of the moon; Strength; Little girl
Olan-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-History		Boy	Grand; Great; Enormous; Echo; Reflection
Aras		Boy	Eagle; Equal; Balanced
Evin		Boy	Love; Fortunate victor; Swift; Lively
Kayan		Boy	King; Leader; High status
Taven-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Spring rain; Healthy; Strong
Laniya-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popular-Variations		Girl	Birdnest
Jiyan		Unisex	Life; Wisdom; Beautiful
Maiah		Girl	Mother; Sea warrior
Azad		Boy	An independent and free person
Dastan		Boy	Story; Legend; Epic poem
Mir		Boy	A prince; World; Universe; Peace; Dragon; Commander; Elite
Sevin		Boy	Love her; Rejoice; Apple; Night-grazing;
Jiyaan		Boy	Near Heart; Always Happy;Life
Shaheen		Boy	Falcon, Hawk
Raha		Girl	Comfort; Rest
Aza		Girl	Powerful; One who provides comfort; Satisfaction
Keyaan		Boy	Essence; Being; King; Leader; High status
Pola		Girl	Belonging to Apollo: Small and humble; Steel
Elend-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-History,-Pronunciation,-Popularity		Boy	Sun's first ray
Diyari		Boy	A gift sent from God; Blessing
Nihaan		Boy	Not accessible to view; Finally
Ronak		Boy	Bright; Light; Illuminous
Avana		Unisex	Favor; Preservation; Protection; Satisfaction; Pleasure; Water; Rainbow
Aveena		Unisex	Love
Zaryan		Boy	Seeker of wealth; Storm
Barin		Boy	Rain; Sun; Well; Noble fighter
Fatma		Girl	To abstain
Ziv		Boy	Bright; Radiant; Silver; Lively
Nihan		Boy	Concealed; Secreted; Undisclosed; Finally; Destroyer; Conqueror
Lania		Unisex	Bird nest
Zarian		Unisex	One who finds gold
Aavin		Unisex	Indestructible; Love; Strong
Baz		Boy	Falcon
Ase		Girl	God; Doctor; Healer; Steep slope
Jiyana		Unisex	The gray-lined hawk; Life
Vina		Unisex	Lute; To conquer; One who understands everything
Suleman		Boy	Peaceful man
Aylana		Girl	Openness; Space; Square
Alaan		Unisex	Little rock; Handsome; Flag bearer
Baaz		Boy	Falcon
Azaad-Name-Comprehensive-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-&-More		Unisex	Free or liberated
Jorin		Boy	Watchful; Alert; Farmer; High; Tall
Reven		Unisex	Flight
Siler		Boy	Lilac; Awl pricker; Rope maker; To squint; Scholar
Adar		Boy	Noble; March
Sarya-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	A pious woman; Night cloud; Princess
Diyar-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Popularity-&-Traits		Boy	Clear; Visible; Apparent
Jyn		Unisex	Gold; Compassionate; God's grace; Live; Victory
Goran		Boy	Mountain; Highlander; Woodsman; Music
Akam		Boy	Striking power; Love; Inner life
Nasrin-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Girl	Wild rose
Aevin		Unisex	Love; Strong
Alaz		Boy	Intention
Baize		Unisex	Flacon; Hawk
Destan		Boy	Saga; Destiny; Epic poem
Mizan		Boy	Balance; Scales; Measure; Weight
Kovan-Baby-Name-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Unisex	Sad; Worried
Sarmad		Boy	The eternal one; Everlasting
Zerin		Boy	Golden
Tavan		Boy	Spring rain; The ceiling
Ciya		Unisex	Mountain; Victory; White moonlight; Jasmine; Goddess Sita
Aveen		Girl	Love; Transparent; Pure; To Breathe
Dila		Girl	Heart
Diyara		Unisex	Apparent; Visible; Clear
Lilan		Girl	Yodel
Rona		Girl	Rough island; Song; Joy; To survive; Powerful counselor
Zyn		Unisex	Orchid; Saddle
Sirin		Girl	Sweet; Long-lasting; Beautiful victory
Liyan		Girl	Snowshoe; Black and beautiful
Ajar-Baby-Name:-Complete-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Traits		Boy	Sprout; Shoot
Arvan		Boy	Flour; Flour bin; Righteous; Virtuous; To believe; A lot
Bano		Girl	Lady
Helo		Girl	Hawk
Roja		Girl	Rose; A day's wage; Sun
Addar		Boy	The month of March; Noble
Ajda		Boy	Returning; Visitor; Moon; Sprout; Buckwheat
Araz		Unisex	Name of a river or mountain; Happiness
Aska		Girl	Ash tree; Cinder; Deer; Gazelle
Bira		Girl	Lord of the spear; Brother; Brave; A valorous man; Beer
Chira		Girl	Lantern; Young; Lord; Long
Daulat		Unisex	Fortune; Wealth; Power
Diwan		Boy	Collection of poems
Ejder		Boy	Dragon; one with a serious and thoughtful nature
Fairuz-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Nicknames-&-Numerology-Insights		Unisex	A triumphant one; Turquoise
Gulistan		Girl	House of flowers

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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