Devrim means “revolution; reform”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Devrim is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Devrim mean?
Devrim is a Turkish name for girls and boys meaning 'revolution', taken from the noun devrim. The word is formed from the verb devirmek, 'to topple, to overthrow', and can also mean reform.[1]
Devrim in Turkish
What does Devrim mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Devrim. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “revolution; reform” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.[1]
Where does the name Devrim come from?
Turkic, native word. From devir- 'to topple' plus a deverbal noun suffix.[2]✓ Documented
Is Devrim a Turkish name?
Yes. Devrim is documented as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Devrim across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | DevrimLatin | Unisex | same as above: “revolution; reform” | Documented[1] |
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 Devrim
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devrim[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Devrim
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 Devrim rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MeltemGirl“sea breeze”same language (turkish)
- IşınsuGirl“ray of light + water”same language (turkish)
- ŞafakUnisex“dawn”same language (turkish)
- MimozaGirl“mimosa flower”same language (turkish)
- KuzeyBoy“north”same language (turkish)
- AmineGirl“safe, secure (feminine)”same language (turkish)
- CenkBoy“war”same language (turkish)
- EkinUnisex“crop, harvest”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Devrim
What does the name Devrim mean?
Devrim means “revolution; reform”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Devrim a girl's or a boy's name?
Devrim is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Devrim come from?
Devrim is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Devrim?
Devrim 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 Devrim have?
Devrim has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by our editors; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Devrim”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 54924988. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: from devrim 'revolution'; classified as a unisex (classified as both male and female or as unisex) given name in the Turkish section; listed as a unisex (listed as both male and female or as unisex) given name in the Turkish section; headword of the Turkish given-name entry is “Devrim”
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “devrim”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 91184089. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Turkish noun revolution; reform; upheaval; devirmek (devir- 'to topple, overthrow') + -im
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