Girl name
Berivan name meaning
“a woman who milks livestock”
Berivan means “a woman who milks livestock.” It comes from Kurdish berîvan, an occupational word connected with animal husbandry and the work of milking. Used for girls in Türkiye, the name evokes a pastoral scene with a herd, a milking vessel, and the collection of fresh milk.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Kurdish
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Berivan mean?
A woman who milks livestock
In Turkish: süt sağan kadın
Berivan originates in a word describing everyday pastoral work. It evokes herds, upland grazing, and the milking of livestock rather than a flower or an adjective meaning beautiful. The Turkish spelling Berivan corresponds to Kurdish berîvan, whose spelling can mark a vowel distinction absent from the Turkish form.
How popular is Berivan?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 4provinces
Where is Berivan in the top 30?
4 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Berivan
Berivan comes from Kurdish berîvan, a word for a woman who milks livestock. Its source belongs to the vocabulary of pastoral work and dairying.
Double names with Berivan
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Berivan Sedef
Meaning of each name
- Berivan: a woman who milks livestock
- Sedef: the lustrous, iridescent lining of seashells
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Nujin Berivan
Meaning of each name
- Nujin: new life
- Berivan: a woman who milks livestock
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Berivan Nazik
Meaning of each name
- Berivan: a woman who milks livestock
- Nazik: delicate and graceful; polite and considerate
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Nazdar Berivan
Meaning of each name
- Nazdar: charming, coy, possessing grace
- Berivan: a woman who milks livestock
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Berivan Tuana
Meaning of each name
- Berivan: a woman who milks livestock
- Tuana: strong, powerful, capable
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Handan Berivan
Meaning of each name
- Handan: laughing; smiling with joy
- Berivan: a woman who milks livestock
How to pronounce Berivan
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /beɾivan/ |
Is Berivan a girl’s name?
Yes, Berivan is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Berivan appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Berivan
Famous people named Berivan
- Berivan İçen · b. 2003
- Berivan Aymaz · b. 1972
- Berivan Arin
- Berivan Ayaz
- Berivan Baskın
- Berivan Benzer · b. 1975
- Berivan Bitik
- Berivan Çeçen
- Berivan Duman
- Berivan Eminoğlu
- Berivan Ergen
- Berivan Işık
FAQ about the name Berivan
What is the meaning of Berivan?
Berivan means “a woman who milks livestock”. Berivan comes from Kurdish berîvan, a word for a woman who milks livestock. Its source belongs to the vocabulary of pastoral work and dairying.
Is Berivan a girl’s name?
Yes, Berivan is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Berivan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Berivan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Berivan?
Berivan is of Kurdish origin.
How many syllables does Berivan have?
Berivan has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Berivan?
Berivan appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Berivan?
Some ideas: Berivan Sedef; Nujin Berivan; Berivan Nazik.
Famous people named Berivan?
Notable people named Berivan include Berivan İçen, Berivan Aymaz, Berivan Arin.
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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