Girl name
Ferda name meaning
“tomorrow; the time to come”
Ferda means tomorrow or the time to come. It derives from Persian fardā, which also entered Ottoman Turkish literary vocabulary, and is used for girls in Türkiye. A concrete literary association is Tevfik Fikret's poem Ferda, whose title connects the name directly with the idea of the future.
What does Ferda mean?
Tomorrow; the time to come
In Turkish: yarın; gelecek zaman
Ferda can refer to the next day or, more broadly, to the future. Tevfik Fikret's poem Ferda provides a distinct association in Turkish literature. As a name, it points toward time that has yet to unfold. It is used for both women and men in Türkiye.
Origin of the name Ferda
It comes from Persian fardā, 'tomorrow,' which entered Ottoman Turkish literary vocabulary as ferda.
Double names with Ferda
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Ferda Nazire
Meaning of each name
- Ferda: tomorrow; the time to come
- Nazire: counterpart, equal; a poem written in response
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Zişan Ferda
Meaning of each name
- Zişan: glorious, distinguished, possessing renown
- Ferda: tomorrow; the time to come
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Ferda Jinda
Meaning of each name
- Ferda: tomorrow; the time to come
- Jinda: Giving life
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Defne Ferda
Meaning of each name
- Defne: bay laurel, an aromatic evergreen tree
- Ferda: tomorrow; the time to come
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Ferda Keziban
Meaning of each name
- Ferda: tomorrow; the time to come
- Keziban: lady of the house; household mistress
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Nazenin Ferda
Meaning of each name
- Nazenin: delicate, charming, beloved
- Ferda: tomorrow; the time to come
How to pronounce Ferda
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /feɾda/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | فردا |
Is Ferda a girl’s name?
Yes, Ferda is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data, 9% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Ferda does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 56 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Ferda
Names with related meanings
- Eylül♀September
- Esila♀Late afternoon
- Esra♀Night journey
- Leyla♀A name associated with night and darkness
- Songül♀The last rose
- Bahar♀Spring, the season of renewal
- Ömür♀Lifespan
- Şevval♀The tenth month of the Hijri year
- Nisan♀April
- Seher♀The early morning before daybreak
- Havin♀Summer, the summer season
- Duha♂♀Forenoon
Famous people named Ferda
- Ferda Ataman · b. 1979
- Ferda Bulut · b. 1984
- Ferda Güley · b. 1916
- Ferda Yıldız · b. 1993
- Ferda Akkerman · b. 1964
- Ferda Anıl Yarkın · b. 1970
- Ferda Çetin · b. 1960
- Ferda İzbudak Akıncı · b. 1952
- Ferda Yıldırım · b. 1977
- Ferda Alpaslan Pınarlı
- Ferda Ari
- Ferda Bacaksızlar-Sarı
FAQ about the name Ferda
What is the meaning of Ferda?
Ferda means “tomorrow; the time to come”. It comes from Persian fardā, 'tomorrow,' which entered Ottoman Turkish literary vocabulary as ferda.
Is Ferda a girl’s name?
Yes, Ferda is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data, 9% of bearers are male.
Is Ferda in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Ferda nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Ferda?
Ferda is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Ferda have?
Ferda has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Ferda?
Ferda does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 56 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Ferda?
Some ideas: Ferda Nazire; Zişan Ferda; Ferda Jinda.
Famous people named Ferda?
Notable people named Ferda include Ferda Ataman, Ferda Bulut, Ferda Güley.
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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