Dehri means “one who believes the world is eternal; very learned person”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Dehri is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Dehri mean?
Literal meaning
Dehri is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “one who believes the world is eternal; very learned person”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Meaning themes: Wisdom and knowledge
Dehri in Turkish
What does Dehri mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Dehri. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “one who believes the world is eternal; very learned person” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Dehri come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Dehri a Turkish name?
Yes. Dehri is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Dehri across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | DehriLatin | Boy | same as above: “one who believes the world is eternal; very learned person” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Dehri
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dehri | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Dehri
Names with a similar meaning
- AbdualimBoy“servant of the All-Knowing”
- AbdülâlimBoy“servant of the All-Knowing”
- AbdulelimBoy“servant of God, the All-Knowing”
- AbdülhakimBoy“servant of the Wise”
- AbdulmuttelibBoy“seeker of knowledge”
- AbdulpazilBoy“learned, virtuous person”
- AbdüzzekiBoy“servant of the Intelligent”
- AblikimBoy“servant of the Wise”
Sibling names for Dehri
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Dehri rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BilgehanBoy“wise khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- ErencanBoy“sage soul”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- TedüBoy“wise, intelligent”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- BilginerBoy“learned man”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- BilginurUnisex“light of knowledge”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- ZeyrekBoy“clever, perceptive”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- EkemenBoy“learned and refined; haughty”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- UzbayBoy“capable, wise, respected person”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
Common questions about Dehri
What does the name Dehri mean?
Dehri means “one who believes the world is eternal; very learned person”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Dehri a girl's or a boy's name?
Dehri is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Dehri come from?
Dehri is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Dehri?
Dehri is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Dehri have?
Dehri has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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