Girl name
Yegan name meaning
“Unique, one and only”
Yegan means “unique” or “one and only” and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. It derives from Persian yegān, meaning sole or unique. The related Turkish name Yegâne belongs to the same Persian word family, providing a direct connection between different names built around the idea of uniqueness.
What does Yegan mean?
Unique, one and only
In Turkish: Tek, biricik, eşsiz
Yegan expresses the idea of being unique or one of a kind in a short name. Its relationship with Yegâne connects it to the language of classical poetry, where uniqueness often describes the beloved. The imagery extends beyond numerical singleness to suggest something precious and irreplaceable.
Origin of the name Yegan
Yegan is explained through Persian yagān, meaning single or unique. The more familiar Turkish name Yegâne belongs to the same Persian word family.
How to pronounce Yegan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /jeɡan/ |
Is Yegan a girl’s name?
Yes, Yegan is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Yegan 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.
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FAQ about the name Yegan
What is the meaning of Yegan?
Yegan means “Unique, one and only”. Yegan is explained through Persian yagān, meaning single or unique. The more familiar Turkish name Yegâne belongs to the same Persian word family.
Is Yegan a girl’s name?
Yes, Yegan is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Yegan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Yegan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Yegan?
Yegan is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Yegan have?
Yegan has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Yegan?
Yegan 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.
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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