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Rojen name: origin, pronunciation & similar names
Rojen is a two-syllable name used for both girls and boys in Kurmanji. Its Kurdish element roj means “sun.” It belongs to the same name family as Rojan, Rojîn, and Rojhat. Similar names include Rojvan, meaning “guardian of the day or sun,” and Ruşen, meaning “luminous” or “bright.”
The name Rojen at a glance
Syllables
Ro · jen
2 syllables · 5 letters · /ɾoʒen/
Use
Boy
1 in our sample of notable people (Wikidata).
Documented use
Rojen is used in Kurmanji as both a feminine and masculine given name. It belongs to the same name family as Rojan, Rojîn and Rojhat.
Parts of the name
- roj“sun” · Kurdish
The meanings of these parts are recorded in dictionaries.
Sources: WiktionaryWiktionary
Similar names with known meanings
Origin of the name Rojen
Sources record Rojen as a name in Kurdish.
How to pronounce Rojen
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɾoʒen/ |
Is Rojen a boy’s name?
Yes, Rojen is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Rojen 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 Rojen
Famous people named Rojen
- Rojen Barnas · b. 1945
FAQ about the name Rojen
Is Rojen a boy’s name?
Yes, Rojen is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Rojen?
Rojen is of Kurdish origin.
How many syllables does Rojen have?
Rojen has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Rojen?
Rojen 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 Rojen?
Notable people named Rojen include Rojen Barnas.
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.
Entry ID: nm13362 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake