Dilavər means “brave, courageous”. It comes from Persian elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- Dilavər is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Dilavər mean?
Literally: Persian dilāvar
Literal meaning
Dilavər is a boy's name used in Azerbaijani and Turkish. It means “brave, courageous”, from Persian dilāvar. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Meaning themes: Strength and courage
Dilavər in Turkish and Azerbaijani
What does Dilavər mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Dilâver. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “brave, courageous” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Dilavər mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Dilavər. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “brave, courageous” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Dilavər come from?
Persian, compound. From Persian dilāvar.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Dilavər?
Dilavər is used as a given name in Turkish and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Persian. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Dilavər across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | DilâverLatin | Boy | same as above: “brave, courageous” | Editorial |
| Azerbaijani | DilavərLatin | Boy | same as above: “brave, courageous” | 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 Dilavər
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dilâver | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| Dilavər | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
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Sibling names for Dilavər
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Dilavər rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GüçmenBoy“strong, powerful person”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- KaranalpBoy“dark-complexioned hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- YiğithanBoy“brave khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- UğuralpUnisex“lucky hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- AlpmanBoy“brave, courageous hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- GüçkanUnisex“strong khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- AlpertungaBoy“a hero of Turkic epic tradition”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- KoryiğitBoy“fiery young hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
Common questions about Dilavər
What does the name Dilavər mean?
Dilavər means “brave, courageous”. It comes from Persian elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
Is Dilavər a girl's or a boy's name?
Dilavər is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: boys; Azerbaijani: boys.
Where does Dilavər come from?
Dilavər is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Dilavər?
Dilavər is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani. 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 is Dilavər spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Dilâver (Latin), Dilavər (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Dilavər have?
Dilavər has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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