Devran
Persian/Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Devran
The name 'Devran' means "era," "age," or "time" and derives from the Persian word *dawrān* (دوران), which itself comes from Arabic *dawr* (دور) meaning "cycle" or "turn." It is primarily used in Turkish and Balkan Muslim cultures, often as a masculine given name, with historical context in Ottoman-era poetry where it symbolized the cyclical nature of fate and fortune.
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Etymology
The name 'Devran' means "era," "age," or "time" and derives from the Persian word *dawrān* (دوران), which itself comes from Arabic *dawr* (دور) meaning "cycle" or "turn." It is primarily used in Turkish and Balkan Muslim cultures, often as a masculine given name, with historical context in Ottoman-era poetry where it symbolized the cyclical nature of fate and fortune.
Devran currently ranks #10,991 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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