Girl name
Derin name meaning
“deep; profound in meaning”
Derin means deep or profound in meaning. It comes from the Turkish adjective derin, continuing the Old Turkic form teriŋ, and is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. The depth beneath a lake’s surface illustrates its physical sense, while thoughtful reflection illustrates its figurative use.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Turkish
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Derin mean?
Deep; profound in meaning
In Turkish: derinliği çok; anlamca yoğun
Derin can describe the depth of water or a hollow space, as well as the intensity of thought or feeling. The name therefore allows both physical and figurative imagery. It is used for girls and boys in Turkish and does not refer specifically to any particular sea or body of water.
The ending “-in” is a common final sound with no single meaning across these names. Derin, Yasemin and Aylin each need to be understood through their own formation. More girl names ending in -in →
How popular is Derin?
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.
- Best rank
- 25.2018
- Trend (2018–2025)
- last listed in 2019
- Province lists
- 69provinces
Babies named Derin each year
Show as a table
| Year | Girls | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank | Babies | |
| 2018 | 25 | 2,708 |
| 2019 | 27 | 2,282 |
| 2020 | – | – |
| 2021 | – | – |
| 2022 | – | – |
| 2023 | – | – |
| 2024 | – | – |
| 2025 | – | – |
In the missing years the name was outside the national top 30.
Where is Derin in the top 30?
69 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Derin
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
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 →
Why is Derin popular?
Derin combines a short, modern sound with a meaning suggesting depth and substance. It slipped in the first two listed years, then remained outside the top thirty.
Origin of the name Derin
It comes from the Turkish adjective derin, “deep.” The word continues the older Turkic form teriŋ.
Double names with Derin
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Derin Özlem
Meaning of each name
- Derin: deep; profound in meaning
- Özlem: longing for reunion; heartfelt yearning
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Göksel Derin
Meaning of each name
- Göksel: celestial; relating to the sky
- Derin: deep; profound in meaning
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Derin Hatun
Meaning of each name
- Derin: deep; profound in meaning
- Hatun: lady; a title for a high-ranking woman
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Önal Derin
Meaning of each name
- Önal: take the lead; occupy the front position
- Derin: deep; profound in meaning
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Derin Şenay
Meaning of each name
- Derin: deep; profound in meaning
- Şenay: joyful moon; moon associated with happiness
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Sevinç Derin
Meaning of each name
- Sevinç: joy, heartfelt delight
- Derin: deep; profound in meaning
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Derin Su, Alya Derin, Azra Derin, Derin Ada.
How to pronounce Derin
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /deɾin/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | دریڭ |
Is Derin a girl’s name?
Yes, Derin is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Derin appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Derin
- Deren♀One who gathers or brings together
- Devin♀Move
- Deran♀
- Deniz♂♀Sea, an extensive body of salt water
- Derya♀Sea
- Derinsu♀Deep water
- Diren♂♀Stand firm, resist, persevere
- Desen♀Drawn design, decorative pattern
- Dorina♀Gift
- Daria♀Possessing or upholding goodness
- Dercan♀Within the soul, within the heart
- Dilin♀Feeling, emotion
Famous people named Derin
- Derin Erdoğan · b. 2002
- Derin Aralp · b. 2007
- Derin Atakan · b. 2006
- Derin Berkin · b. 2002
- Derin Yaya · b. 1997
- Derin Berkoz · b. 2007
- Derin Demirsoy · b. 1994
- Derin Orhon · b. 1942
- Derin Saran · b. 2004
- Derin Tanrıyaşükür · b. 2006
- Derin Toparlak · b. 1997
- Derin Yener
FAQ about the name Derin
What is the meaning of Derin?
Derin means “deep; profound in meaning”. It comes from the Turkish adjective derin, “deep.” The word continues the older Turkic form teriŋ.
Is Derin a girl’s name?
Yes, Derin is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Derin in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Derin nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Derin?
Derin is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Derin have?
Derin has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Derin?
Derin appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Derin?
Some ideas: Derin Özlem; Göksel Derin; Derin Hatun.
Famous people named Derin?
Notable people named Derin include Derin Erdoğan, Derin Aralp, Derin Atakan.
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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