Boy name
Dervis name meaning
“dervish; a follower of the Sufi path”
Dervis means dervish, a follower of the Sufi path. It is a spelling of Derviş with s in place of ş, ultimately from Persian darvîş, meaning poor or dervish. Used as a boy’s name in Türkiye, it recalls the historical setting of Sufi lodges.
What does Dervis mean?
Dervish; a follower of the Sufi path
In Turkish: tasavvuf yoluna bağlı kimse; derviş
Derviş recalls the Sufi tradition of spiritual discipline and detachment from material possessions. In Turkish, the word can also suggest an unassuming way of life or inner richness. Dervis is plausibly a spelling of this name, although the reason for the missing ş requires confirmation.
Origin of the name Dervis
Probably a spelling of Derviş with s replacing ş. Derviş comes from Persian darvish, meaning 'poor' and, by extension, a follower of the Sufi path.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Dervis
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Dervis Murtaza
Meaning of each name
- Dervis: dervish; a follower of the Sufi path
- Murtaza: approved, chosen, well regarded
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İshak Dervis
Meaning of each name
- İshak: he will laugh; a name associated with laughter
- Dervis: dervish; a follower of the Sufi path
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Dervis Cumali
Meaning of each name
- Dervis: dervish; a follower of the Sufi path
- Cumali: associated with Friday; Cuma and Ali
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Saltuk Dervis
Meaning of each name
- Saltuk: Free, independent
- Dervis: dervish; a follower of the Sufi path
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Dervis Vildan
Meaning of each name
- Dervis: dervish; a follower of the Sufi path
- Vildan: children, young boys
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Asım Dervis
Meaning of each name
- Asım: protector; one who keeps safe
- Dervis: dervish; a follower of the Sufi path
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Derviş Mehmet.
How to pronounce Dervis
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /deɾvis/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | درویش |
Is Dervis a boy’s name?
Yes, Dervis is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Dervis does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 6 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Derviş
Names that sound like Dervis
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Dervis
- Dervis A Salih
- Dervis Can Vural
- Dervis Karaboga
- Dervis Kirikkaleli
- Dervis Lici
- H. E. Dervis
FAQ about the name Dervis
What is the meaning of Dervis?
Dervis means “dervish; a follower of the Sufi path”. Probably a spelling of Derviş with s replacing ş. Derviş comes from Persian darvish, meaning 'poor' and, by extension, a follower of the Sufi path.
Is Dervis a boy’s name?
Yes, Dervis is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Dervis in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Dervis nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Dervis?
Dervis is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Dervis have?
Dervis has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Dervis?
Dervis does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 6 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Dervis?
Other spellings: Derviş.
What names go well with Dervis?
Some ideas: Dervis Murtaza; İshak Dervis; Dervis Cumali.
Famous people named Dervis?
Notable people named Dervis include Dervis A Salih, Dervis Can Vural, Dervis Karaboga.
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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