مردان

Merdan

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Merdan is a Muslim boy name meaning “Brave, manly; men of courage”.

MeaningBrave, manly; men of courage
GenderBoy
OriginPersian
Arabic spellingمردان
Pronunciationmer-DAHN
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Merdan

Merdan comes from the Persian mardān, the plural of mard (man), used in the sense of brave or valiant men. In Turkmen and Turkish it became a boys' name meaning courageous. It is common in Turkmenistan and also found in Turkey and Azerbaijan.

Is Merdan a Muslim name?

Yes. Merdan is a Persian-origin name used by Muslim families in Turkmenistan, Turkey and Azerbaijan. It means brave.

Where is the name Merdan used?

Common in Turkmenistan.

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Spellings and variants of Merdan

MardanMerdanguly

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Merdan mean?

Merdan means 'Brave, manly; men of courage'. It comes from Persian.

Is Merdan a Muslim name?

Yes. Merdan is a Persian-origin name used by Muslim families in Turkmenistan, Turkey and Azerbaijan. It means brave.

How do you write Merdan in Arabic?

Merdan is written مردان in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Merdan?

Merdan is pronounced mer-DAHN.

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