Dervis
Persian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Dervis
Dervis is derived from the Turkish and Persian word "dervish," meaning a Muslim religious mendicant or ascetic, ultimately rooted in Persian "darwīsh" (poor person).
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Etymology
Dervis is derived from the Turkish and Persian word "dervish," meaning a Muslim religious mendicant or ascetic, ultimately rooted in Persian "darwīsh" (poor person). The name is primarily used in Turkish, Balkan, and Muslim communities, reflecting the historical significance of Sufi dervish orders in Islamic spiritual tradition.
Dervis currently ranks #2,943 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1999.
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