Girl name
Firdes name meaning
“Paradise, garden of paradise”
Firdes means “paradise” or “garden of paradise” and is used for girls in Türkiye. It is a pronunciation variant of Firdevs, from Arabic firdaws, with an older history in Iranian words for an enclosed garden. A green garden protected by surrounding walls offers a concrete image of that linguistic background.
What does Firdes mean?
Paradise, garden of paradise
In Turkish: Cennet, cennet bahçesi
Firdes brings together the images of a garden and paradise. In Turkish naming, it belongs with Firdevs and represents a different pronunciation of that name. Islamic usage associates firdaws with the highest reaches of paradise, while the garden sense also gives the name imagery of greenery, peace, and a beautiful sheltered place.
Origin of the name Firdes
A pronunciation variant of Firdevs, from Arabic firdaws, meaning 'paradise' or 'garden.' The word's earlier history leads back to an Iranian term for an enclosed garden.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic, Persian |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| Is Firdes in the Quran? | Its source word does · الفردوس · 18:107, 23:11Firdes is a variant of Firdevs, from the Quranic word الفردوس for paradise; the form Firdes does not occur. |
| Starts with | F · Fi |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Firdes
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /fiɾdes/ |
Is Firdes a girl’s name?
Yes, Firdes is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Firdes 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 Firdes
Names with related meanings
- Eslem♀Safer
- Yüsra♀Ease, comfort and favourable circumstances
- Amine♀Safe, secure, free from fear
- Meva♀A place of refuge, shelter, or abode
- Cennet♀Paradise
- Firdevs♀Paradise
- Selma♀Safe, unharmed, in well-being
- Esen♀Healthy, safe and sound, well
- Asude♀Peaceful, tranquil
- Saadet♀Happiness, well-being and good fortune
- Leyan♀Gentleness
- Sakine♀Calm, still
Famous people named Firdes
- Firdes Yenilmez
FAQ about the name Firdes
What is the meaning of Firdes?
Firdes means “Paradise, garden of paradise”. A pronunciation variant of Firdevs, from Arabic firdaws, meaning 'paradise' or 'garden.' The word's earlier history leads back to an Iranian term for an enclosed garden.
Is Firdes a girl’s name?
Yes, Firdes is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Firdes in the Quran?
Its source word does. Firdes is a variant of Firdevs, from the Quranic word الفردوس for paradise; the form Firdes does not occur. (e.g.: 18:107, 23:11)
What is the origin of the name Firdes?
Firdes is of Arabic and Persian origin.
How many syllables does Firdes have?
Firdes has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Firdes?
Firdes 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 Firdes?
Notable people named Firdes include Firdes Yenilmez.
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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