Figen means “one who wounds or strikes down”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Figen is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Figen mean?
Literal meaning
Figen is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “one who wounds or strikes down”. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Figen in Turkish
What does Figen mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Figen. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “one who wounds or strikes down” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Figen come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Figen a Turkish name?
Yes. Figen is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Figen across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | FigenLatin | Girl | same as above: “one who wounds or strikes down” | 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 Figen
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Figen | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Figen
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 Figen rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- DorukkanBoy“summit khan”same language (turkish)
- SultanBoy“power, authority; sultan”same language (turkish)
- NailBoy“one who attains or receives”same language (turkish)
- TurfaGirl“rare, precious”same language (turkish)
- RefhanUnisex“living in abundance”same language (turkish)
- ErmutluBoy“happy man”same language (turkish)
- BeylemGirl“unopened cotton boll; bouquet of flowers”same language (turkish)
- AygenUnisex“friend; beloved”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Figen
What does the name Figen mean?
Figen means “one who wounds or strikes down”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Figen a girl's or a boy's name?
Figen is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Figen come from?
Figen is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Figen?
Figen 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 Figen have?
Figen has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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