Boy name
Dilaver name meaning
“brave, courageous and valiant”
Dilaver means “brave, courageous and valiant.” It comes from Persian dilāvar, combining dil, “heart,” with an element expressing possession. In Türkiye, it is used as a masculine given name. Its imagery connects the heart with courage, much as the Turkish word yürekli uses “having heart” to express bravery.
What does Dilaver mean?
Brave, courageous and valiant
In Turkish: yürekli, cesur ve yiğit
Dilaver expresses courage through the image of the heart. In Ottoman and Turkish literature, the word appears as an adjective for valiant warriors and heroes. Its dil element is Persian for 'heart', also found in Dilara and Dilşad, rather than the Turkish word for 'tongue' or 'language'.
In Alper and Caner, er is a Turkish component meaning “man” or “brave man.” In other names, such as Ömer, the final letters do not form that component. More boy names ending in -er →
Origin of the name Dilaver
Dilaver comes from Persian dilāvar, 'brave' or 'valiant'. It combines dil, 'heart', with a possessive element, giving the sense of being strong-hearted.
Double names with Dilaver
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Dilaver Rahmi
Meaning of each name
- Dilaver: brave, courageous and valiant
- Rahmi: associated with mercy and compassion
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Nesimi Dilaver
Meaning of each name
- Nesimi: related to a breeze or gentle wind
- Dilaver: brave, courageous and valiant
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Dilaver Feza
Meaning of each name
- Dilaver: brave, courageous and valiant
- Feza: space; a vast open expanse
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Lider Dilaver
Meaning of each name
- Lider: leader; one who guides a group
- Dilaver: brave, courageous and valiant
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Dilaver Merdan
Meaning of each name
- Dilaver: brave, courageous and valiant
- Merdan: brave men, men of valour
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Melikşah Dilaver
Meaning of each name
- Melikşah: sovereign, king and shah
- Dilaver: brave, courageous and valiant
How to pronounce Dilaver
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dilaveɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | دلاور |
Is Dilaver a boy’s name?
Yes, Dilaver is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Dilaver does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 18 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Dilâver
Names that sound like Dilaver
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Dilaver
- Dilaver Satılmış · b. 1979
- Dilâver Güçlü · b. 1986
- Dilaver Uyanık · b. 1938
- Dilâver Cebeci · b. 1943
- Dilaver Demirağ
- Dilaver Bengasi
- Dilâver Demirel
- Dilaver Dilaveri
- Dilâver Düzgün
- Dilaver I. Kurti
- Dilaver Kavasoğlu · b. 1933
- Dilâver Kaya
FAQ about the name Dilaver
What is the meaning of Dilaver?
Dilaver means “brave, courageous and valiant”. Dilaver comes from Persian dilāvar, 'brave' or 'valiant'. It combines dil, 'heart', with a possessive element, giving the sense of being strong-hearted.
Is Dilaver a boy’s name?
Yes, Dilaver is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Dilaver in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Dilaver nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Dilaver?
Dilaver is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Dilaver have?
Dilaver has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Dilaver?
Dilaver does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 18 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Dilaver?
Other spellings: Dilâver.
What names go well with Dilaver?
Some ideas: Dilaver Rahmi; Nesimi Dilaver; Dilaver Feza.
Famous people named Dilaver?
Notable people named Dilaver include Dilaver Satılmış, Dilâver Güçlü, Dilaver Uyanık.
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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