Pərvanə means “moth, butterfly”. It comes from Persian elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- Pərvanə is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Pərvanə mean?
Literally: Persian parvāna
Literal meaning
Pərvanə is a girl's name used in Azerbaijani and Turkish. It means “moth, butterfly”, from Persian parvāna. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Pərvanə in Turkish and Azerbaijani
What does Pərvanə mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Pervane. Here it is glossed as “moth drawn to a flame”. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Pərvanə mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Pərvanə. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “moth, butterfly” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Pərvanə come from?
Persian, compound. From Persian parvāna.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Pərvanə?
Pərvanə is used as a given name in Turkish and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Persian. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Pərvanə across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | PervaneLatin | Girl | “moth drawn to a flame” | Editorial |
| Azerbaijani | PərvanəLatin | Girl | same as above: “moth, butterfly” | 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 Pərvanə
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pervane | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| Pərvanə | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Pərvanə
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 Pərvanə rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- YadacıBoy“sorcerer; healer”same language (turkish)
- ErkoçakBoy“brave man”same language (turkish)
- EraltayBoy“man of the Altai”same language (turkish)
- AsimegülUnisex“chaste rose-faced woman”same language (turkish)
- YağızBoy“dark, swarthy; brave”same language (turkish)
- BeykaraBoy“black lord”same language (turkish)
- TezelliBoy“quick-handed, skillful”same language (turkish)
- BaranBoy“rain”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Pərvanə
What does the name Pərvanə mean?
Pərvanə means “moth, butterfly”. It comes from Persian elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
Is Pərvanə a girl's or a boy's name?
Pərvanə is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Turkish: girls; Azerbaijani: girls.
Where does Pərvanə come from?
Pərvanə is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Pərvanə?
Pərvanə 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 Pərvanə spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Pervane (Latin), Pərvanə (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Pərvanə have?
Pərvanə 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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