Fidan means “sapling”. It comes from Greek. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Fidan is a name of Greek origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Fidan mean?
Literal meaning
Fidan is a Turkish girl's name recorded as a given-name item on Wikidata. The name is identical to the Turkish word fidan, which a dictionary glosses as ‘sapling’.[1]
Fidan in Turkish
What does Fidan mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Fidan. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “sapling” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Fidan come from?
Greek, borrowing. From Greek.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Fidan a Turkish name?
Yes. Fidan is documented as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Greek.
Fidan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | FidanLatin | Girl | same as above: “sapling” | 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 Fidan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidan[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Fidan
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 Fidan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- DündaralpUnisex“rear-guard warrior”same language (turkish)
- KemalBoy“perfection, maturity”same language (turkish)
- ErgönenBoy“prospering man”same language (turkish)
- KaynakUnisex“source, spring; cheerful person”same language (turkish)
- AksesUnisex“pure voice”same language (turkish)
- RuziyeGirl“of the day”same language (turkish)
- AbdülnasırBoy“servant of the Helper”same language (turkish)
- AltemürBoy“red-colored iron”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Fidan
What does the name Fidan mean?
Fidan means “sapling”. It comes from Greek. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Fidan a girl's or a boy's name?
Fidan is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Fidan come from?
Fidan is of Greek origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Fidan?
Fidan 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 Fidan have?
Fidan has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 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.
- Wikidata contributors. Wikidata item Q11240800. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 2526748269. 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
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