Boy name
Feryat name meaning
“anguished cry, call for help”
Feryat means an anguished cry or a call for help. It comes from Persian faryād and is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. The Persian final consonant appears as t in Turkish. A cry for assistance in a dramatic scene offers a concrete illustration of the name’s meaning.
What does Feryat mean?
Anguished cry, call for help
In Turkish: acıyla yükselen ses, yardım çığlığı
Feryat expresses a cry charged with distress or a need for help. Turkish poetry and song often use the word in scenes of separation, longing and sorrow. As a given name it retains that intense vocal imagery, while Feryad represents another rendering of the same source word.
Origin of the name Feryat
It comes from Persian faryād, an outcry or appeal for help. The final Persian d is rendered as t in the standard Turkish word.
How to pronounce Feryat
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /feɾjat/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | فریاد |
Is Feryat a boy’s name?
Yes, Feryat is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Feryat 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.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Feryat
Famous people named Feryat
- Feryat Abaci
- Feryat Gökdoğan · b. 1987
FAQ about the name Feryat
What is the meaning of Feryat?
Feryat means “anguished cry, call for help”. It comes from Persian faryād, an outcry or appeal for help. The final Persian d is rendered as t in the standard Turkish word.
Is Feryat a boy’s name?
Yes, Feryat is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Feryat in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Feryat nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Feryat?
Feryat is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Feryat have?
Feryat has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Feryat?
Feryat 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 Feryat?
Notable people named Feryat include Feryat Abaci, Feryat Gökdoğan.
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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