190 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
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Leyla
Baby Girl Sign Girl Night; Daughter of the night
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Amiri
Baby Boy Sign Boy Kingdom; Royal; Tree top; Prince
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Hana
Baby Girl Sign Girl Hope, Flower, Bliss, Number one, craft, Shine, Moon
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Aanya
Baby Girl Sign Girl Compassion; God's favor; Inexhuastible; Gracious; Strength; Power
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Kiyan
Baby Boy Sign Boy King; Ancient
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Aylan
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Openness; Space; Square
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Aram
Baby Boy Sign Boy Calm; Fortress; Elevated place; Glittering; Lustrous; Splendid
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Rihaan
Baby Boy Sign Boy Good scent; Fragrance; Basil
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Avan
Baby Boy Sign Boy Water; Favor; Protection; Preservation
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Avin
Baby Boy Sign Boy Indestructible; Love; Strong
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Ilya
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex My God is Yahweh; Great; Glorious
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Dino
Baby Boy Sign Boy A little sword; Brave bear; Camellia flower
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Keyan
Baby Boy Sign Boy King; Ancient
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Nara
Baby Girl Sign Girl Happy; Country; Sun; Pomegranate tree; Man
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Aelin
Baby Girl Sign Girl Of the moon; Strength; Little girl
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Olan
Baby Boy Sign Boy Grand; Great; Enormous; Echo; Reflection
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Aras
Baby Boy Sign Boy Eagle; Equal; Balanced
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Evin
Baby Boy Sign Boy Love; Fortunate victor; Swift; Lively
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Kayan
Baby Boy Sign Boy King; Leader; High status
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Taven
Baby Boy Sign Boy Spring rain; Healthy; Strong
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Jiyan
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Life; Wisdom; Beautiful
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Maiah
Baby Girl Sign Girl Mother; Sea warrior
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Azad
Baby Boy Sign Boy An independent and free person
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Dastan
Baby Boy Sign Boy Story; Legend; Epic poem
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Mir
Baby Boy Sign Boy A prince; World; Universe; Peace; Dragon; Commander; Elite
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Sevin
Baby Boy Sign Boy Love her; Rejoice; Apple; Night-grazing;
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Jiyaan
Baby Boy Sign Boy Near Heart; Always Happy;Life
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Shaheen
Baby Boy Sign Boy Falcon, Hawk
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Raha
Baby Girl Sign Girl Comfort; Rest
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Aza
Baby Girl Sign Girl Powerful; One who provides comfort; Satisfaction
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Keyaan
Baby Boy Sign Boy Essence; Being; King; Leader; High status
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Pola
Baby Girl Sign Girl Belonging to Apollo: Small and humble; Steel
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Elend
Baby Boy Sign Boy The first ray of the sun in the morning.
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Nihaan
Baby Boy Sign Boy Not accessible to view; Finally
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Ronak
Baby Boy Sign Boy Bright; Light; Illuminous
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Avana
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Favor; Preservation; Protection; Satisfaction; Pleasure; Water; Rainbow
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Aveena
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Love
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Zaryan
Baby Boy Sign Boy Seeker of wealth; Storm
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Barin
Baby Boy Sign Boy Rain; Sun; Well; Noble fighter
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Fatma
Baby Girl Sign Girl To abstain
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Ziv
Baby Boy Sign Boy Bright; Radiant; Silver; Lively
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Nihan
Baby Boy Sign Boy Concealed; Secreted; Undisclosed; Finally; Destroyer; Conqueror
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Lania
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Bird nest
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Zarian
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex One who finds gold
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Aavin
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Indestructible; Love; Strong
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Baz
Baby Boy Sign Boy Falcon
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Ase
Baby Girl Sign Girl God; Doctor; Healer; Steep slope
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Jiyana
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex The gray-lined hawk; Life
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Vina
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Lute; To conquer; One who understands everything
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Suleman
Baby Boy Sign Boy Peaceful man
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Aylana
Baby Girl Sign Girl Openness; Space; Square
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Alaan
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Little rock; Handsome; Flag bearer
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Baaz
Baby Boy Sign Boy Falcon
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Azaad
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Free or liberated
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Jorin
Baby Boy Sign Boy Watchful; Alert; Farmer; High; Tall
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Siler
Baby Boy Sign Boy Lilac; Awl pricker; Rope maker; To squint; Scholar
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Adar
Baby Boy Sign Boy Noble; March
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Sarya
Baby Girl Sign Girl A pious woman; Night cloud; Princess
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Diyar
Baby Boy Sign Boy Clear; Visible; Apparent
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Jyn
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Gold; Compassionate; God's grace; Live; Victory
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Goran
Baby Boy Sign Boy Mountain; Highlander; Woodsman; Music
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Akam
Baby Boy Sign Boy Striking power; Love; Inner life
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Nasrin
Baby Girl Sign Girl Wild rose
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Aevin
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Love; Strong
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Alaz
Baby Boy Sign Boy Intention
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Baize
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Flacon; Hawk
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Destan
Baby Boy Sign Boy Saga; Destiny; Epic poem
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Mizan
Baby Boy Sign Boy Balance; Scales; Measure; Weight
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Sarmad
Baby Boy Sign Boy The eternal one; Everlasting
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Zerin
Baby Boy Sign Boy Golden
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Tavan
Baby Boy Sign Boy Spring rain; The ceiling
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Ciya
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Mountain; Victory; White moonlight; Jasmine; Goddess Sita
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Aveen
Baby Girl Sign Girl Love; Transparent; Pure; To Breathe
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Dila
Baby Girl Sign Girl Heart
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Diyara
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Apparent; Visible; Clear
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Lilan
Baby Girl Sign Girl Yodel
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Rona
Baby Girl Sign Girl Rough island; Song; Joy; To survive; Powerful counselor
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Sirin
Baby Girl Sign Girl Sweet; Long-lasting; Beautiful victory
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Liyan
Baby Girl Sign Girl Snowshoe
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Ajar
Baby Boy Sign Boy Sprout; Shoot
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Arvan
Baby Boy Sign Boy Flour; Flour bin; Righteous; Virtuous; To believe; A lot
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Bano
Baby Girl Sign Girl Lady
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Helo
Baby Girl Sign Girl Hawk
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Roja
Baby Girl Sign Girl Rose; A day's wage; Sun
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Addar
Baby Boy Sign Boy The month of March; Noble
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Ajda
Baby Boy Sign Boy Returning; Visitor; Moon; Sprout; Buckwheat
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Araz
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Name of a river or mountain; Happiness
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Aska
Baby Girl Sign Girl Ash tree; Cinder; Deer; Gazelle
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Bira
Baby Girl Sign Girl Lord of the spear; Brother; Brave; A valorous man; Beer
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Chira
Baby Girl Sign Girl Lantern; Young; Lord; Long
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Daulat
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Fortune; Wealth; Power
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Diwan
Baby Boy Sign Boy Collection of poems
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Ejder
Baby Boy Sign Boy Dragon; one with a serious and thoughtful nature
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Fairuz
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex A triumphant one; Turquoise
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Gulistan
Baby Girl Sign Girl House of flowers
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Hemin
Baby Boy Sign Boy Calm; Peaceful; Quite
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Meezan
Baby Boy Sign Boy Balance; Weight; Scales; Measure
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Osman
Baby Girl Sign Girl Baby bustard
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Peyman
Baby Boy Sign Boy Oath; Pledge; Promise
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Redan
Baby Boy Sign Boy Permission
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Kurdish dialects have been banned or repressed in several countries (3). Hence, preserving the rich cultural heritage of the land and language is even more critical now. A Kurdish baby name will make your little one stand out from the crowd. Some names have stood the test of time, even migrated to foreign lands and created a niche following. The Kurdish community is one of the oldest ethnic groups in the world. Hence, choosing a Kurdish name will preserve the culture and take its legacy forward.

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.

kurdish baby names with meanings (infographic)

Illustration: Momjunction Design Team

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are some traditional naming conventions or customs for Kurdish babies?

Kurds have been observed to follow the Arabic naming conventions, including a personal name, a father’s name, and a grandfather’s name. However, in contrast to the Arabs, Kurds use their tribe name or regional origin as a surname. Some people also use their relative’s name as part of their middle name.

2. What are some unique Kurdish baby names that are not commonly heard in other cultures?

Specific Kurdish names like Nesrîn meaning ‘sweetbrier,’ Evîn meaning ‘love,’ Hozan meaning ‘intellect,’ and Aram meaning ‘calm’ are some names that are not too common in other cultures.

3. Do Kurdish baby names have any religious or spiritual significance?

Names like Ebdulla meaning ‘servant of Allah,’ Îbrahîm meaning ‘father of many,’ and Mihemed meaning ‘praised’ are religiously significant names. Fatma, meaning ‘to abstain,’ is the Kurdish variant of the name Fatimah, the daughter of the prophet Muhammad (4), whereas Mihemed is the Kurdish variant of the name Muhammad.

References

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  1. Kurdish Language.
    https://thekurdishproject.org/history-and-culture/kurdish-culture/kurdish-language/
  2. Iraqi Culture: Naming.
    https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/iraqi-culture/iraqi-culture-naming
  3. Language Factsheet.
    https://translatorswithoutborders.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Kurdish-Factsheet-English.pdf
  4. Fatimah bint Muhammad
    https://www.worldhistory.org/Fatimah_bint_Muhammad/

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