Boy name
Dengir name meaning
“Resonant-voiced; possessing a strong voice”
Dengir means “resonant-voiced” or “possessing a strong voice.” Used for boys in Türkiye, it comes from Kurdish deng, “voice” or “sound,” and gîr, “holding” or “possessing.” The related spelling Dengîr preserves the Kurdish vowel marking. Its central image is a full, resonant voice carrying across an open space.
What does Dengir mean?
Resonant-voiced; possessing a strong voice
In Turkish: Gür sesli, güçlü ses sahibi
Dengir emphasizes the strength and carrying quality of a voice. Its imagery evokes speech, calling and oral expression without assigning any personal qualities to its bearer. Turkish spelling may omit the mark indicating the Kurdish long vowel; the form Dengîr makes the name's source-language structure more apparent.
Origin of the name Dengir
The name is explained through Kurdish deng, “voice, sound,” and gîr, “holding, possessing.” Dengîr is interpreted in name usage as “resonant-voiced”; proposed connections with words meaning God represent a different explanation.
How to pronounce Dengir
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /denɡiɾ/ |
Is Dengir a boy’s name?
Yes, Dengir is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Dengir 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
Names that sound like Dengir
Famous people named Dengir
- Dengir Mir Mehmet Fırat · b. 1943
FAQ about the name Dengir
What is the meaning of Dengir?
Dengir means “Resonant-voiced; possessing a strong voice”. The name is explained through Kurdish deng, “voice, sound,” and gîr, “holding, possessing.” Dengîr is interpreted in name usage as “resonant-voiced”; proposed connections with words meaning God represent a different explanation.
Is Dengir a boy’s name?
Yes, Dengir is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Dengir in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Dengir nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Dengir?
Dengir is of Kurdish origin.
How many syllables does Dengir have?
Dengir has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Dengir?
Dengir 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.
Famous people named Dengir?
Notable people named Dengir include Dengir Mir Mehmet Fırat.
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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