Boy name
Berran name meaning
“sharp; cutting”
Berran means “sharp” or “cutting” and is used as a boy's name in Türkiye. Its source is Persian burrān, derived from a verb meaning “to cut.” Beran is a related spelling, while the edge of a sharp blade gives a concrete image of its literal meaning.
What does Berran mean?
Sharp; cutting
In Turkish: keskin; kesici
When connected with Persian burrān, Berran conveys sharpness and cutting power. In historical literary language, the source word can describe cutting objects such as swords. Although its spelling resembles Berrak and Berra, their meanings should not be transferred to it; confirmation of the source form remains important.
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 Berran
Probably from Persian burrān, meaning 'cutting' or 'sharp,' derived from the verb 'to cut.' Berran is its Turkish personal-name spelling.
How to pronounce Berran
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /beɾɾan/ |
Is Berran a boy’s name?
Yes, Berran is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Berran does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 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 Berran
- Berkan♂Possibly strong blood or sturdy lineage
- Berzan♂Probably high, elevated, lofty
- Bedran♂Two full moons
- Bertan♂
- Berdan♂Cold, cool
- Berhan♂
- Berşan♂A prophet’s religious community
- Berat♂Absolution, deliverance
- Baran♂Rain, rainfall
- Berkay♂A name combining firmness and moon imagery
- Boran♂A storm with powerful winds
- Burhan♂Conclusive proof, clear and compelling evidence
Famous people named Berran
- Berran Yucesoy
FAQ about the name Berran
What is the meaning of Berran?
Berran means “sharp; cutting”. Probably from Persian burrān, meaning 'cutting' or 'sharp,' derived from the verb 'to cut.' Berran is its Turkish personal-name spelling.
Is Berran a boy’s name?
Yes, Berran is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Berran in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Berran nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Berran?
Berran is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Berran have?
Berran has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Berran?
Berran does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Berran?
Other spellings: Beran.
Famous people named Berran?
Notable people named Berran include Berran Yucesoy.
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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