Dürdanə means “single pearl”. It comes from Persian elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- Dürdanə is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Dürdanə mean?
Literally: dur 'pearl' + dāna 'grain, piece'
Literal meaning
Dürdanə is a girl's name used in Azerbaijani and Turkish. It means “single pearl”, from dur 'pearl' + dāna 'grain, piece'. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
Dürdanə in Turkish and Azerbaijani
What does Dürdanə mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Dürdane. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “single pearl” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Dürdanə mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Dürdanə. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “single pearl” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Dürdanə come from?
Persian, compound. From dur 'pearl' + dāna 'grain, piece'.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Dürdanə?
Dürdanə 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.
Dürdanə across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | DürdaneLatin | Girl | same as above: “single pearl” | Editorial |
| Azerbaijani | DürdanəLatin | Girl | same as above: “single pearl” | 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 Dürdanə
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dürdane | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| Dürdanə | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Dürdanə
Sibling names for Dürdanə
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 Dürdanə rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- İnciferGirl“shining like a pearl, beautiful”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- MücevherGirl“jewel”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AygümüşUnisex“moon-bright silver”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AltunerBoy“golden man”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AltınhatunGirl“golden lady”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- SiminBoy“value, precious; plump”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AltunayBoy“golden moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- NadireGirl“precious, unequalled, rare; new, beautiful”same language (turkish, azerbaijani) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
Common questions about Dürdanə
What does the name Dürdanə mean?
Dürdanə means “single pearl”. It comes from Persian elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
Is Dürdanə a girl's or a boy's name?
Dürdanə is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Turkish: girls; Azerbaijani: girls.
Where does Dürdanə come from?
Dürdanə is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Dürdanə?
Dürdanə 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 Dürdanə spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Dürdane (Latin), Dürdanə (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Dürdanə have?
Dürdanə 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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