Fərman means “firman, decree”. It comes from Azerbaijani. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- Fərman is a name of Turkic and Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Fərman mean?
Fərman is a boy's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Azerbaijani. Wiktionary traces the name to fərman (‘firman, decree’). That word means “firman, decree”.[1,3]
Also glossed as “firman, yarligh”[4]LikelyFrom the Turkish word ferman ‘firman, yarligh’. This reading is based on the word; a separate etymology for the name itself is not recorded.
Fərman in Turkish and Azerbaijani
What does Fərman mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Ferman. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “firman, decree” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[3]
What does Fərman mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Fərman. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “firman, decree” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Fərman come from?
Azerbaijani, native word. Wiktionary traces the name to fərman (‘firman, decree’).[1]✓ Documented
Classical Persian, borrowing. The word ferman is Classical Persian in origin, according to its dictionary entry.[4]Likely
Which languages use the name Fərman?
Fərman is used as a given name in Turkish and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Azerbaijani and Classical Persian. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Fərman across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | FermanLatin | Boy | same as above: “firman, decree” | Documented[3] |
| Azerbaijani | FərmanLatin | Boy | same as above: “firman, decree” | 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 Fərman
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.
Sibling names for Fərman
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 Fərman rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- HarunBoy“Aaron (Prophet Harun)”same language (turkish, azerbaijani)
- SəidBoy“happy, cheerful, joyous”same language (azerbaijani)
- MirzəBoy“prince; scholar”same language (azerbaijani)
- ƏkbərBoy“greater”same language (turkish, azerbaijani)
- SəadətGirl“happiness, gladness”same language (azerbaijani)
- MiraçBoy“ascension to heaven”same language (turkish)
- KaptanBoy“captain”same language (turkish)
- SirenGirl“siren”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Fərman
What does the name Fərman mean?
Fərman means “firman, decree”. It comes from Azerbaijani. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
Is Fərman a girl's or a boy's name?
Fərman is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: boys; Azerbaijani: boys.
Where does Fərman come from?
Fərman is of Azerbaijani and Classical Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Fərman?
Fərman 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 Fərman spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Fərman (Latin), Ferman (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Fərman have?
Fərman has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 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 only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Fərman”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 89148518. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology states: From fərman; classified as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; listed as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; headword of the Azerbaijani given-name entry
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “fərman”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93610432. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Azerbaijani fərman ‘firman, decree’
- Wikidata contributors. Wikidata item Q76414362. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 2440477880. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC0 1.0.
Supports: Wikidata given-name item; given-name item with Turkish label; Turkish label of the given-name item
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “ferman”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 91001803. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Turkish ferman: firman, yarligh; etymology of ferman
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