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Feridun
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- Feridun
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Feridun is the Turkish variant of the Persian name Fereydoun, which has its origin in Old Persian and carries the meaning 'the Third'. The name is derived from the Old Persian term *Thraitauna.
What does the name Feridun mean?
Feridun in its Turkish form refers to the Persian name Fereydoun, which is also rooted in Old Persian and means 'the Third'. The origin of the name goes back to the Old Persian word *Thraitauna.
Where does the name Feridun come from?
Feridun is a masculine given name of Old Persian origin, meaning 'the Third'. The Old Persian word component *Thraitauna (فریدون) corresponds to the term for 'the Third'. The languages in which this name occurs are Iranian, Persian, and Turkish.
How do you pronounce Feridun?
Fe-ri-dun
Popularity
In Germany, Feridun is a rather rare name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2015, when it reached 2,705th place. Over the last ten years, Feridun has been used as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,448th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,827th.
Nicknames & pet names
Feri
Famous people
- Feridun Zaimoglu (writer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Feridun
What does the name Feridun mean?
Feridun is derived from the Old Persian word *Thraitauna and means 'the Third'.
Where does the name Feridun come from?
Feridun has its origin in Old Persian and is common in the languages Iranian, Persian, and Turkish.
How popular is the name Feridun?
The popularity of the name Feridun varies, but it is quite well-known in certain regions, especially in Turkey and Iran.