Unisex name
Peyrev name meaning
“follower; one who follows a path”
Peyrev means “follower” or “one who follows a path.” It comes from Persian peyrev, combining pey, meaning “trace” or “after,” with rev, related to the verb “to go.” Used for girls and boys in Türkiye, the name evokes following footprints along an established path or trail.
What does Peyrev mean?
Follower; one who follows a path
In Turkish: izinden giden, bir yolu izleyen
Peyrev is an older literary word for following someone's path or thought. In poetry and the arts it may also describe continuing a master's style. The central image is walking in another's tracks, a meaning that does not by itself imply any particular religious affiliation.
Origin of the name Peyrev
From Persian peyrev, combining pey, ‘track, after’, with rev, the present stem of reften, ‘to go’.
How to pronounce Peyrev
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /pejɾev/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | پیرو |
Is Peyrev a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Peyrev is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Peyrev does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Peyrev
What is the meaning of Peyrev?
Peyrev means “follower; one who follows a path”. From Persian peyrev, combining pey, ‘track, after’, with rev, the present stem of reften, ‘to go’.
Is Peyrev a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Peyrev is used for both boys and girls.
Is Peyrev in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Peyrev nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Peyrev?
Peyrev is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Peyrev have?
Peyrev has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Peyrev?
Peyrev 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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