Derin (given name)
| Pronunciation | Turkish pronunciation: [deˈɾin] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Language | Turkish |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Proto-Turkic |
| Derivation | derin |
| Meaning | Deep |
| Region of origin | Turkey |
| Other names | |
| Variant forms | Derinsu, Derinnaz, Derinay |
Derin is a unisex given name of Turkish origin meaning "deep".[1] Notable people with the name include:
Etymology
The name comes from the Turkish word derin, meaning "deep", which is derived from the Proto-Turkic *teriŋ.[2]
Given name
- Derin Adeyokunnu, Nigerian film producer and director
- Derin Atakan (born 2006), Turkish kitesurfer
- Derin Erdoğan (born 2002), Turkish basketball player
- Derin Ologbenla (died 1894), Nigerian Yoruba royal
- Derin Seale, Australian filmmaker
- Derin Tanrıyaşükür (born 2006), Turkish artistic gymnast
- Derin Young, Australian producer and songwriter
References
- ↑ "derin". Türk Dil Kurumu Sözlükleri (in Turkish).
- ↑ Çağbayır, Yaşar (2007). Ötüken Türkçe Sözlük. Istanbul: Ötüken Neşriyat. p. 1161.