Turkish · Unisex name
Derya
“sea, ocean”
About the name Derya
Derya is a Turkish name used for both boys and girls, though it is given mainly to girls. It means ‘sea’ or ‘ocean’ in Turkish, and the word comes from Persian darya, which has the same meaning. The name is commonly used in Turkish-speaking regions, including Turkey, Northern Cyprus and Turkish communities in Germany. The word also appears in the title Kaptan-ı Derya, the grand admiral of the Ottoman navy.
- Meaning
- sea, ocean
- Origin
- Turkish
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- DER-yah(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Derya
- Derya Alex
- Derya Jordan
- Derya Taylor
- Derya Morgan
- Derya Skylar
Questions about Derya
- What does Derya mean?
- Derya is a Turkish name meaning "sea, ocean".
- How do you pronounce Derya?
- Derya is pronounced DER-yah, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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