Girl or boy
Derya
Meaning sea or a vast expanse of water, Derya is a familiar Turkish name used for both girls and boys.
Meaning
Derya means sea or a broad expanse of water. Its meaning evokes the sea’s breadth and openness.
Origin
The name comes from the Persian word darya. In Turkish, it is used both as a word and as a given name for girls and boys.
In recent years
Long among the most chosen names, Derya remains a familiar classic from earlier generations. It is absent from the latest official top hundred but appeared on earlier lists 27 times, reaching eighth place at its peak.
Letters5
Syllables2
InitialsD
Rank—on 27 lists in the past
How does it look on a plaque?
On a Meşgalem wooden name plaque, Derya pairs beautifully with a small wave motif as a keepsake of a baby’s arrival.
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