Girl name
Hicran name meaning
“separation and the pain it brings”
Hicran means “separation and the pain it brings.” It comes from Arabic hijrān, meaning “separation” or “withdrawal,” and is used for girls in Türkiye. In Turkish poetry and song, hicran expresses the sorrow of parting, giving the name a clear association with the language of longing.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Hicran mean?
Separation and the pain it brings
In Turkish: ayrılık ve ayrılığın verdiği acı
Hicran expresses the emotional weight of separation as well as distance itself. In Turkish poetry and song, it appears within the same vocabulary as longing, parting, and reunion. That literary setting explains the name's melancholy associations without predicting anything about a bearer's life.
How popular is Hicran?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 5provinces
Where is Hicran in the top 30?
5 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Hicran
It derives from Arabic hijrān, “separation, departure.” Turkish usage particularly emphasizes the sorrow caused by being apart.
Double names with Hicran
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Hicran Mevsim
Meaning of each name
- Hicran: separation and the pain it brings
- Mevsim: a season of the year
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Muazzez Hicran
Meaning of each name
- Muazzez: cherished, esteemed and held dear
- Hicran: separation and the pain it brings
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Hicran Berrak
Meaning of each name
- Hicran: separation and the pain it brings
- Berrak: clear, transparent; bright and unclouded
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Sabahat Hicran
Meaning of each name
- Sabahat: beauty of face, lovely appearance
- Hicran: separation and the pain it brings
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Hicran Gülgün
Meaning of each name
- Hicran: separation and the pain it brings
- Gülgün: rose-coloured, rosy, pink
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Rana Hicran
Meaning of each name
- Rana: beautiful, graceful; pleasing in appearance
- Hicran: separation and the pain it brings
How to pronounce Hicran
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hid͡ʒɾan/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | هجران |
Is Hicran a girl’s name?
Yes, Hicran is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Hicran appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Hicran
Names with related meanings
- Meryem♀Beloved, loved one
- Mihra♀Sun
- Özlem♀Longing for reunion
- Sevim♀Affection
- Yaren♀Friend, close companion
- Züleyha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Bade♀Wine
- Sıla♀A longed-for home
- Zeliha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Buse♀A kiss expressing affection
- Dila♀O heart, O beloved heart
- Mila♀Dear, beloved, lovely
Famous people named Hicran
- Hicran Özen · b. 1981
- Hicran Altuğ
FAQ about the name Hicran
What is the meaning of Hicran?
Hicran means “separation and the pain it brings”. It derives from Arabic hijrān, “separation, departure.” Turkish usage particularly emphasizes the sorrow caused by being apart.
Is Hicran a girl’s name?
Yes, Hicran is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Hicran in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Hicran nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Hicran?
Hicran is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Hicran have?
Hicran has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Hicran?
Hicran appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Hicran?
Some ideas: Hicran Mevsim; Muazzez Hicran; Hicran Berrak.
Famous people named Hicran?
Notable people named Hicran include Hicran Özen, Hicran Altuğ.
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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