Girl name
Perran name meaning
“flying; on the wing”
Perran means flying or on the wing. It derives from Persian perrân, a word belonging to the family of verbs associated with flight, and is used for girls in Türkiye. A bird spreading its wings as it takes off offers a concrete image of the name's meaning.
What does Perran mean?
Flying; on the wing
In Turkish: uçan; kanat çırpan
Perran evokes wings in motion and movement through the air, connecting it with familiar images of flight in Ottoman poetry. Although it sounds similar to Peri, it is not directly the same word: its central meaning concerns flying rather than a supernatural being.
Origin of the name Perran
Comes from Persian parrān, “flying,” belonging to the Persian verb family for flight. The word also appeared as a literary adjective in Turkish.
How to pronounce Perran
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /peɾɾan/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | پران |
Is Perran a girl’s name?
Yes, Perran is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Perran 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 Perran
- Pera♀The other side
- Perihan♀Ruler of fairies
- Pervin♀The Pleiades star cluster
- Perjin♀Fence
- Pemra♀
- Perçin♀A metal fastener joining parts firmly
- Pergin♀Welcome, reception
- Peren♀The Pleiades star cluster
- Perican♀A name combining fairy and soul
- Perva♂♀Apprehension, concern
- Pervane♀A moth drawn toward light
- Piran♂♀Elders
Names with related meanings
- Belinay♀Hawk and moon
- Hüma♀Mythical bird bringing fortune and happiness
- Helin♀A bird's nest
- Hümanur♀Name evoking the huma bird and light
- Kumru♀A dove with a soft cooing call
- Suna♀A duck known for its patterned plumage
- Turna♀A long-necked migratory bird
- Çakır♂♀Light, flecked eye colour
- Sumru♂♀Tern
- Dudu♀Parrot
- Selva♀Quail
- Kanat♂♀Wing
Famous people named Perran
- Perran Kutman · b. 1949
- Perran Fulden Yumuk
FAQ about the name Perran
What is the meaning of Perran?
Perran means “flying; on the wing”. Comes from Persian parrān, “flying,” belonging to the Persian verb family for flight. The word also appeared as a literary adjective in Turkish.
Is Perran a girl’s name?
Yes, Perran is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Perran in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Perran nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Perran?
Perran is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Perran have?
Perran has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Perran?
Perran 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 Perran?
Notable people named Perran include Perran Kutman, Perran Fulden Yumuk.
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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