Kurdish Names & Their Meanings
Discover over 5,000 Kurdish names with their meanings. Filter by gender or first letter to find the perfect name.
Medya
The name of the ancient Median Empire, representing the historical homeland and origins of the Kurds
♀ feminine
Medyaşad
Happiness and joy of the Median homeland
♀ feminine
Medyokî
Little homeland of Media, lovely homeland of Media
♀ feminine
Medê
Daughter of the Medes, one of noble descent from the ancient Median Empire
♀ feminine
Medînî
Urban, of the city
♀ feminine
Medûnî
Civilization
♀ feminine
Mefanî
Benefit
♀ feminine
Mehabad
The historic city of Mahabad in East Kurdistan, one who represents freedom and honor
♀ feminine
Mehlûnî
Soft, gentle
♀ feminine
Mehmanî
Hospitality
♀ feminine
Mehravî
Compassionate water
♀ feminine
Mehrezî
Shelter, refuge
♀ feminine
Mehrivan
Compassionate
♀ feminine
Mehroî
Moon-faced
♀ feminine
Mehrûî
Moon-faced
♀ feminine
Mehtabî
Moonlight
♀ feminine
Mehwî
Vanishing, fading
♀ feminine
Mehînê
Piece of the moon
♀ feminine
Mejdarî
Consciousness, awareness
♀ feminine
Mekanî
Place, space
♀ feminine
Mekînî
Dignity, composure
♀ feminine
Melesî
Silky
♀ feminine
Melhamî
Ointment, balm
♀ feminine
Mendî
Still, calm
♀ feminine
Frequently asked questions
What do Kurdish names mean?
Kurdish names often draw on nature, strength and hope — like sun, mountain and freedom. Each name here comes with its meaning, gender and audio.
What are the most beautiful Kurdish names?
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