Boy name
Derman name meaning
“remedy, healing aid; strength, stamina”
Derman means “remedy” or “healing aid,” as well as “strength” and “stamina.” It comes from Persian darmān, meaning treatment or remedy, and is used as a boys’ name in Türkiye. The Turkish expression about having no derman left in one’s knees illustrates its additional, concrete connection with physical strength.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Persian
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Derman mean?
Remedy, healing aid; strength, stamina
In Turkish: çare, iyileştirici; güç, takat
Derman can denote both a solution to suffering and the strength needed to continue. Familiar Turkish expressions illustrate these two senses: a remedy for trouble and having no strength left. Its use as a surname coexists with its independent use as a given 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 →
How popular is Derman?
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
- 2provinces
Where is Derman in the top 30?
2 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 Derman
It comes from Persian darmān, “treatment, remedy.” In Turkish it also denotes strength or the energy needed to act.
Double names with Derman
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Derman Niko
Meaning of each name
- Derman: remedy, healing aid; strength, stamina
- Niko: victory of the people
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Nuri Derman
Meaning of each name
- Nuri: of light; associated with radiance
- Derman: remedy, healing aid; strength, stamina
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Derman Ceyhun
Meaning of each name
- Derman: remedy, healing aid; strength, stamina
- Ceyhun: historical name of the Amu Darya
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George Derman
Meaning of each name
- George: one who works the land; farmer
- Derman: remedy, healing aid; strength, stamina
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Derman Berdan
Meaning of each name
- Derman: remedy, healing aid; strength, stamina
- Berdan: Cold, cool
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Paul Derman
Meaning of each name
- Paul: small; little
- Derman: remedy, healing aid; strength, stamina
How to pronounce Derman
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /deɾman/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | درمان |
Is Derman a boy’s name?
Yes, Derman is used mostly as a boy’s name. In TÜİK data, 90% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Derman appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Derman
- Devran♂The passage of time
- Duran♂Remaining, staying
- Destan♂Heroic narrative
- Darvan♂Woodworker
- Dehan♂Mouth
- Derar♂Harm, reciprocal injury
- Derda♂Toothless woman
- Derun♂İnner world, heart
- Diran♂Name of the fourth-century Armenian king Tiran
- Duman♂♀Smoke from burning
- Durcan♂May life endure
- Derlen♂♀Gather together, become collected
Names with related meanings
- Atlas♂Mythological Titan who bears the heavens
- Aslan♂Lion
- Aybars♂Compound of moon and leopard
- Hamza♂Lion
- Yaman♂Formidable, tough
- Kadir♂Capable
- Metin♂Firm
- Batuhan♂Steadfast khan
- Egemen♂Sovereign, independent in exercising authority
- Alpaslan♂Valiant lion
- Yavuz♂Stern, formidable
- Berkay♂A name combining firmness and moon imagery
Famous people named Derman
- Derman Kanal · b. 1965
- Derman Başaran
- Derman Çolakoğlu · b. 1944
- Derman Deniz
FAQ about the name Derman
What is the meaning of Derman?
Derman means “remedy, healing aid; strength, stamina”. It comes from Persian darmān, “treatment, remedy.” In Turkish it also denotes strength or the energy needed to act.
Is Derman a boy’s name?
Yes, Derman is used mostly as a boy’s name. In TÜİK data, 90% of bearers are male.
Is Derman in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Derman nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Derman?
Derman is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Derman have?
Derman has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Derman?
Derman appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Derman?
Some ideas: Derman Niko; Nuri Derman; Derman Ceyhun.
Famous people named Derman?
Notable people named Derman include Derman Kanal, Derman Başaran, Derman Çolakoğlu.
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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