Boy name
Beran name meaning
“ram; male sheep”
Beran means ram, or male sheep. Its source word is Kurdish beran, giving the name a direct connection with an animal term. In Türkiye, it is used as a boy's name. The concrete image behind its meaning is a ram with curved horns, familiar from pastoral life.
What does Beran mean?
Ram; male sheep
In Turkish: koç; erkek koyun
The Kurdish word for a ram offers a plausible explanation for Beran, linking it with animal imagery and the vocabulary of nature. However, Beran and Berran need not share an etymology, and the interpretation should be checked against the spelling and history of the particular name.
The ending “-an” is a common final sound rather than a suffix with one shared meaning here. Aslan, Hasan and Yaman have different origins and structures despite their matching endings. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin of the name Beran
Possibly from Kurdish beran, meaning ram. The spelling Berran may represent a different name and should not automatically be treated as equivalent.
Double names with Beran
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Beran Ohannes
Meaning of each name
- Beran: ram; male sheep
- Ohannes: God has shown favor
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Tahir Beran
Meaning of each name
- Tahir: clean, pure, unblemished
- Beran: ram; male sheep
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Beran Rojvan
Meaning of each name
- Beran: ram; male sheep
- Rojvan: Guardian of the day or sun
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Onnik Beran
Meaning of each name
- Onnik: God has shown favor
- Beran: ram; male sheep
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Beran Cumhur
Meaning of each name
- Beran: ram; male sheep
- Cumhur: the people, a large community
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Nadir Beran
Meaning of each name
- Nadir: rare, uncommon, seldom encountered
- Beran: ram; male sheep
How to pronounce Beran
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /beɾan/ |
Is Beran a boy’s name?
Yes, Beran is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 67% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Beran does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Beran
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Beran
- Beran Bertuğ · b. 1938
- Beran Soysal · b. 1988
FAQ about the name Beran
What is the meaning of Beran?
Beran means “ram; male sheep”. Possibly from Kurdish beran, meaning ram. The spelling Berran may represent a different name and should not automatically be treated as equivalent.
Is Beran a boy’s name?
Yes, Beran is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 67% of bearers are male.
Is Beran in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Beran nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Beran?
Beran is of Kurdish origin.
How many syllables does Beran have?
Beran has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Beran?
Beran does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Beran?
Other spellings: Berran.
What names go well with Beran?
Some ideas: Beran Ohannes; Tahir Beran; Beran Rojvan.
Famous people named Beran?
Notable people named Beran include Beran Bertuğ, Beran Soysal.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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