Girl name
Erivan name meaning
“Name of Armenia's capital”
Erivan is the Turkish name for Armenia’s capital, internationally known as Yerevan. Used as a feminine given name in Türkiye, it takes its meaning from this established Turkish place name. Its concrete association is the city itself, with a historical connection to the ancient name Erebuni.
What does Erivan mean?
Name of Armenia's capital
In Turkish: Ermenistan'ın başkentinin adı
Erivan can be understood as a personal name sharing the name of a well-known city. The capital's name evokes a history extending from ancient Erebuni to modern Yerevan. In Turkish, the form Erivan retains that geographical and historical association when encountered as a given name.
Origin of the name Erivan
Erivan is the established Turkish name for Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. The place name is associated with ancient Erebuni; its use as a given name may derive from the city, although the particular naming motivation is unknown.
How to pronounce Erivan
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /eɾivan/ |
Is Erivan a girl’s name?
Yes, Erivan is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Erivan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Erivan
Famous people named Erivan
- Erivan Barut · b. 2000
FAQ about the name Erivan
What is the meaning of Erivan?
Erivan means “Name of Armenia's capital”. Erivan is the established Turkish name for Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. The place name is associated with ancient Erebuni; its use as a given name may derive from the city, although the particular naming motivation is unknown.
Is Erivan a girl’s name?
Yes, Erivan is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Erivan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Erivan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Erivan?
Erivan is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Erivan have?
Erivan has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Erivan?
Erivan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Erivan?
Notable people named Erivan include Erivan Barut.
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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