Boy name
Fedon name meaning
“bright; shining”
Fedon means “bright” or “shining” and is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. It is the Turkish form of Greek Phaidōn, connected with the Greek root phaid, expressing brightness. A historical association is Phaedo of Elis, who appears in Plato’s dialogue bearing his name.
What does Fedon mean?
Bright; shining
In Turkish: parlak; ışıldayan
Fedon is a Turkish adaptation of an ancient Greek name. Plato's dialogue Phaedo, concerned with the immortality of the soul, gives it a notable philosophical association. The dialogue takes its title from a speaker, adding a literary history to the name's brightness-related origin.
Origin of the name Fedon
A Turkish rendering of Greek Phaidōn, a name related to the Greek phaid- root expressing brightness.
How to pronounce Fedon
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /fedon/ |
Is Fedon a boy’s name?
Yes, Fedon is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Fedon 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 Fedon
Names with related meanings
- Burak♂Mount of the Night Journey
- Koray♂A moon glowing red like an ember
- Alaz♂Flame, a rising tongue of fire
- Siraç♂A light-giving lamp or lantern
- Ateş♂Flame, heat and light produced by burning
- Aydın♂Bright, illuminated
- Nurullah♂God's light
- Nuri♂Of light
- Nurettin♂Light of the faith or religion
- Duha♂♀Forenoon
- Ziya♂Light
- Enver♂Brighter, radiant and full of light
Famous people named Fedon
- Fedon · b. 1946
FAQ about the name Fedon
What is the meaning of Fedon?
Fedon means “bright; shining”. A Turkish rendering of Greek Phaidōn, a name related to the Greek phaid- root expressing brightness.
Is Fedon a boy’s name?
Yes, Fedon is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Fedon in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Fedon nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Fedon?
Fedon is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Fedon have?
Fedon has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Fedon?
Fedon 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 Fedon?
Notable people named Fedon include Fedon.
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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