Derya

Derya is a female and male first name.

Origin and Meaning

Derya is a Turkish first name of Persian origin. Translated it means ocean, but also abundance, wisdom and sea.

One starts with a Persian and awestischen derivation of the name " Darya ".

Due to the soft sound of the name is more popular among girls, but the name is given also to boys.

Bearers of the name

Female first name

  • Derya Alabora ( born 1959 ), Turkish actress
  • Derya Mutlu ( born 1977 ), Turkish-born singer and composer
  • Derya Torun (* 1980), German professional boxer of Turkish descent

Male first name

  • Derya Bengi (born 1966 ), Turkish music journalist
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