Feribe means “deceived”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Feribe is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Feribe mean?
Literal meaning
Feribe is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “deceived”. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Feribe in Turkish
What does Feribe mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Feribe. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “deceived” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Feribe come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Feribe a Turkish name?
Yes. Feribe is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Feribe across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | FeribeLatin | Girl | same as above: “deceived” | 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 Feribe
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feribe | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Feribe
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 Feribe rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TemizkanBoy“of pure lineage”same language (turkish)
- HaseneGirl“good, fine; good deed”same language (turkish)
- SaygülGirl“respected rose”same language (turkish)
- CanaşGirl“dear friend, companion”same language (turkish)
- BilyapBoy“knowing builder”same language (turkish)
- TayboğaBoy“young bull”same language (turkish)
- AyazBoy“cool-headedness; the winter season”same language (turkish)
- GüçerenBoy“mighty saint”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Feribe
What does the name Feribe mean?
Feribe means “deceived”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Feribe a girl's or a boy's name?
Feribe is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Feribe come from?
Feribe is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Feribe?
Feribe 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 Feribe have?
Feribe has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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