Boy name
Devrim name meaning
“radical change; establishment of a new order”
Devrim means radical change or the establishment of a new order. It comes from the Turkish noun devrim, derived from devirmek, and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. The expression Sanayi Devrimi, meaning Industrial Revolution, provides a concrete historical example of the word's use.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Turkish
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Devrim mean?
Radical change; establishment of a new order
In Turkish: köklü değişim; yeni bir düzenin kurulması
Devrim is used in Turkish for major transformations in society, science, and art. The name conveys renewal and the idea of a turning point. It is semantically related to Evrim, although the two words describe different patterns of change. It is used for both women and men.
How popular is Devrim?
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
- 12provinces
Where is Devrim in the top 30?
12 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 Devrim
It is taken from Turkish devrim, derived from devirmek, 'to overturn.' The noun denotes a fundamental transformation of an established order.
Double names with Devrim
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Devrim Kılıç
Meaning of each name
- Devrim: radical change; establishment of a new order
- Kılıç: sword; a long, sharp-bladed weapon
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Gürbüz Devrim
Meaning of each name
- Gürbüz: strong, sturdy and well developed
- Devrim: radical change; establishment of a new order
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Devrim Aka
Meaning of each name
- Devrim: radical change; establishment of a new order
- Aka: elder brother; senior male
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Onuralp Devrim
Meaning of each name
- Onuralp: honorable hero; valiant man of honor
- Devrim: radical change; establishment of a new order
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Devrim Kalkan
Meaning of each name
- Devrim: radical change; establishment of a new order
- Kalkan: a protective shield against attack
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Çakmak Devrim
Meaning of each name
- Çakmak: a spark-producing fire striker
- Devrim: radical change; establishment of a new order
How to pronounce Devrim
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /devɾim/ |
Is Devrim a boy’s name?
Yes, Devrim is used mostly as a boy’s name. In TÜİK data, 90% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Devrim appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Devrim
Famous people named Devrim
- Devrim Evin · b. 1978
- Devrim Özkan · b. 1998
- Devrim Yakut · b. 1968
- Devrim Erbil · b. 1937
- Devrim Şahin · b. 2007
- Devrim Cenk Ulusoy · b. 1973
- Devrim Özder Akın · b. 1975
- Devrim Atmaca · b. 1970
- Devrim Atmaca · b. 1970
- Devrim Barçın · b. 1982
- Devrim Dirlikyapan · b. 1974
- Devrim Erakalın · b. 1960
FAQ about the name Devrim
What is the meaning of Devrim?
Devrim means “radical change; establishment of a new order”. It is taken from Turkish devrim, derived from devirmek, 'to overturn.' The noun denotes a fundamental transformation of an established order.
Is Devrim a boy’s name?
Yes, Devrim is used mostly as a boy’s name. In TÜİK data, 90% of bearers are male.
Is Devrim in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Devrim nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Devrim?
Devrim is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Devrim have?
Devrim has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Devrim?
Devrim appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Devrim?
Some ideas: Devrim Kılıç; Gürbüz Devrim; Devrim Aka.
Famous people named Devrim?
Notable people named Devrim include Devrim Evin, Devrim Özkan, Devrim Yakut.
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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