Ercivan means “brave youth”. It probably comes from Turkic and Persian elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Ercivan is a name of Turkic and Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Ercivan mean?
Literally: er 'man' + civan 'youth'
Literal meaning
Ercivan is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “brave youth”, from er 'man' + civan 'youth'. Its elements are Turkic and Persian in origin.
Meaning themes: Strength and courage
Ercivan in Turkish
What does Ercivan mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Ercivan. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “brave youth” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Ercivan come from?
Turkic and Persian, hybrid compound. From er 'man' + civan 'youth'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Ercivan a Turkish name?
Yes. Ercivan is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it combines Turkic and Persian elements.
Ercivan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ErcivanLatin | Boy | same as above: “brave youth” | 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 Ercivan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ercivan | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
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Sibling names for Ercivan
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 Ercivan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- KonguralpUnisex“tawny hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- TürkaslanBoy“Turk strong as a lion”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- AkbaturBoy“brave, courageous man”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- CivanmertBoy“noble-hearted, generous”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- CenkerBoy“warrior”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- SoykurtBoy“of wolf-strong lineage”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- TangüçBoy“dawn strength”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- ZekireGirl“one with a strong memory”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
Common questions about Ercivan
What does the name Ercivan mean?
Ercivan means “brave youth”. It probably comes from Turkic and Persian elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Ercivan a girl's or a boy's name?
Ercivan is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Ercivan come from?
Ercivan is of Turkic and Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Ercivan?
Ercivan 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 Ercivan have?
Ercivan 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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