Girl name
Divan name meaning
“poetry collection; council, assembly”
Divan means “poetry collection” or “council, assembly.” It comes from Persian dīvān, a word also used for registers and administrative bodies, and entered Turkish during the Ottoman period. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it evokes the manuscript collections in which classical poets gathered their verse.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Persian
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Divan mean?
Poetry collection; council, assembly
In Turkish: şiir kitabı; kurul, meclis
Divan has several established meanings in Turkish, connecting literature with historical government. Its use for a volume collecting a poet's works gives the name a clear literary association. The Ottoman imperial council, the Divan-ı Hümayun, illustrates the separate administrative sense of the same word.
How popular is Divan?
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
- 1provinces
Where is Divan in the top 30?
1 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 Divan
Divan comes from Persian dīvān, a word used for a register, a collected volume of poetry and an administrative council. It entered Turkish during the Ottoman period.
Double names with Divan
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Divan Cevher
Meaning of each name
- Divan: poetry collection; council, assembly
- Cevher: precious stone; essence, substance
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Ebru Divan
Meaning of each name
- Ebru: decorative paper marbling made on water
- Divan: poetry collection; council, assembly
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Divan Leman
Meaning of each name
- Divan: poetry collection; council, assembly
- Leman: a gleam; shining or flashing light
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Bedia Divan
Meaning of each name
- Bedia: unique, of exceptional beauty
- Divan: poetry collection; council, assembly
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Divan Kadriye
Meaning of each name
- Divan: poetry collection; council, assembly
- Kadriye: valued, esteemed; associated with worth
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Gülin Divan
Meaning of each name
- Gülin: rose-related; rose-like
- Divan: poetry collection; council, assembly
How to pronounce Divan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /divan/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | دیوان |
Is Divan a girl’s name?
Yes, Divan is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Divan appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Divan
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FAQ about the name Divan
What is the meaning of Divan?
Divan means “poetry collection; council, assembly”. Divan comes from Persian dīvān, a word used for a register, a collected volume of poetry and an administrative council. It entered Turkish during the Ottoman period.
Is Divan a girl’s name?
Yes, Divan is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Divan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Divan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Divan?
Divan is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Divan have?
Divan has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Divan?
Divan appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Divan?
Some ideas: Divan Cevher; Ebru Divan; Divan Leman.
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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