Boy name
Diyap name meaning
“wolves; a name associated with the wolf”
Diyap means “wolves” and is a masculine name associated with the wolf. It is connected with Arabic dhiʾāb through the form Diyab, with the Turkish spelling ending in p. In Türkiye, it is used for boys. A moving wolf pack illustrates the plural meaning behind the name.
What does Diyap mean?
Wolves; a name associated with the wolf
In Turkish: kurtlar; kurt sözcüğüyle ilişkili ad
Diyap also recalls Diyap Ağa, a member of Türkiye's First Grand National Assembly. The proposed Arabic derivation connects the name with wolf imagery. Historical names can change spelling as they pass through different languages, however, so the relationship between Diyap and Diyab warrants confirmation from original records.
Origin of the name Diyap
Diyap probably adapts Arabic dhiʾāb, 'wolves', through the form Diyab. Its final p may reflect Turkish devoicing of the final consonant.
How to pronounce Diyap
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dijap/ |
| Arabic | ذئاب |
Is Diyap a boy’s name?
Yes, Diyap is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Diyap does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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Famous people named Diyap
- Diyap Yıldırım · b. 1852
- Diyap Büyükaşık · b. 1996
FAQ about the name Diyap
What is the meaning of Diyap?
Diyap means “wolves; a name associated with the wolf”. Diyap probably adapts Arabic dhiʾāb, 'wolves', through the form Diyab. Its final p may reflect Turkish devoicing of the final consonant.
Is Diyap a boy’s name?
Yes, Diyap is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Diyap in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Diyap nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Diyap?
Diyap is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Diyap have?
Diyap has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Diyap?
Diyap does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Diyap?
Notable people named Diyap include Diyap Yıldırım, Diyap Büyükaşık.
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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