درويش

Darweesh

boyPersian, used in Arabic

Darweesh is a Muslim boy name meaning “Dervish, Sufi ascetic”.

MeaningDervish, Sufi ascetic
GenderBoy
OriginPersian, used in Arabic
Arabic spellingدرويش
Pronunciationdar-WEESH
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Darweesh

Darweesh is the Arabic spelling of Persian darvīsh, a dervish: a Sufi who has chosen humility and detachment from worldly wealth. The word passed into Arabic, Turkish and Urdu, and became a given name and a common family name, especially in Palestine, Syria and Egypt. The Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish carried it as a surname.

Is Darweesh a Muslim name?

Yes. Darweesh is a name of Persian origin long used by Muslims, associated with Sufi piety and humility. It is more common today as a surname than as a first name.

Where is the name Darweesh used?

Found as a given name and surname in Palestine, Syria, Egypt and the Gulf.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Darweesh mean?

Darweesh means 'Dervish, Sufi ascetic'. It comes from Persian, used in Arabic.

Is Darweesh a Muslim name?

Yes. Darweesh is a name of Persian origin long used by Muslims, associated with Sufi piety and humility. It is more common today as a surname than as a first name.

How do you write Darweesh in Arabic?

Darweesh is written درويش in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Darweesh?

Darweesh is pronounced dar-WEESH.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.