Durdana means “pearl”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh.
- Durdana is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Durdana mean?
Literal meaning
Durdana is a girl's name used in Kazakh. It means “pearl”. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
Durdana in Kazakh
What does Durdana mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Дүрдана and Durdana (common romanization). No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “pearl” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Durdana come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Durdana a Kazakh name?
Yes. Durdana is documented as a given name in Kazakh. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Durdana across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | ДүрданаCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “pearl” | 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 Durdana
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.
Names related to Durdana
Sibling names for Durdana
Names recorded for the same language (Kazakh) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Durdana rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ZhaukharGirl“jewel”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- ZumratGirl“emerald”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AssylgulGirl“precious flower”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AltynbikeGirl“golden lady”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- GazizaGirl“dear, precious”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- NafissaGirl“precious, exquisite”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- KumissaiGirl“silver moon”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- GulsimGirl“silver rose”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
Common questions about Durdana
What does the name Durdana mean?
Durdana means “pearl”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh.
Is Durdana a girl's or a boy's name?
Durdana is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Durdana come from?
Durdana is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Durdana?
Durdana is recorded for Kazakh. 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 Durdana spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Дурдана (Cyrillic), Дүрдана (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Durdana have?
Durdana has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled with our editorial data; source texts are not copied.
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed as a kazakh given name (feminine) in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Durdana recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Дурдана recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Дүрдана (kazakh) recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list
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