Girl name
Figan name meaning
“a cry of anguish; lamentation”
Figan means “a cry of anguish” or “lamentation.” It comes from Persian fighan and appears in Turkish poetry and song. In Türkiye, it is used for girls. Its literary imagery includes the nightingale lamenting before the rose, a scene that brings together sound, longing and sorrow in classical verse.
What does Figan mean?
A cry of anguish; lamentation
In Turkish: acıyla yükselen ses; yakınma
Figan is a literary word for the vocal expression of sorrow or longing. It appears in Turkish phrases such as ah ve figan; as a name it evokes an intense emotional cry, and that lexical meaning makes no prediction about anyone's life.
Origin of the name Figan
It comes from Persian fighān, a cry of distress or lamentation. In Turkish it is especially associated with poetry and song.
How to pronounce Figan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /fiɡan/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | فغان |
Is Figan a girl’s name?
Yes, Figan is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Figan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
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FAQ about the name Figan
What is the meaning of Figan?
Figan means “a cry of anguish; lamentation”. It comes from Persian fighān, a cry of distress or lamentation. In Turkish it is especially associated with poetry and song.
Is Figan a girl’s name?
Yes, Figan is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Figan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Figan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Figan?
Figan is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Figan have?
Figan has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Figan?
Figan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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