Kurdish Names & Their Meanings
Discover over 5,000 Kurdish names with their meanings. Filter by gender or first letter to find the perfect name.
Şervan
Warrior, soldier, fighter
♂ masculine
Şevder
Night walker, one who defies the night
♂ masculine
Şevger
Night roamer
♂ masculine
Şevhişyar
Wakeful night
♂ masculine
Şevperwer
Night lover
♂ masculine
Şexanî
Time
♂ masculine
Şexdar
Sheikhdom
♂ masculine
Şeymanî
Lovesick man
♂ masculine
Şeyvan
Guardian of love
♂ masculine
Şeyyar
Friend of love
♂ masculine
Şikak
Name of a famous and well-rooted Kurdish tribal federation
♂ masculine
Şikandar
Breaker
♂ masculine
Şikarvan
Hunter
♂ masculine
Şivan
Shepherd, a trusted person who watches over, protects, and guides the community
♂ masculine
Şiwan
Shepherd
♂ masculine
Şiyar
Awake, conscious, highly aware, always alert and intelligent
♂ masculine
Şoreş
Revolution, the unwavering symbol of great change, renewal, and social transformation
♂ masculine
Şoxadar
Charming, attractive
♂ masculine
Şoxmanî
Charming man
♂ masculine
Şoxvan
Guardian of charm
♂ masculine
Şoxyar
Friend of charm
♂ masculine
Şêhişyar
Vigilant lion
♂ masculine
Şêkdar
Lion-hearted
♂ masculine
Şênvan
Guardian of festivity
♂ masculine
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?
Beauty is personal; you can browse names by theme, letter or gender for both girls and boys and discover the meaning behind each one.