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Ferman
Pronounced FER-man /ˈfɛr.mæn/Medium
Meaning: Ferman is a Turkish and Kurdish name from ferman, 'royal decree' or 'command' (a word of Persian origin). It carries Turkish and Kurdish heritage and is noted here respectfully.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Ferman is a Turkish and Kurdish name from ferman, 'royal decree' or 'command,' a word of Persian origin once naming the edicts of sultans. It reads as a strong heritage name, noted here with respect (said 'FER-man').
In the U.S. it is rare and reads as a heritage name. Rare, strong, and distinctive.
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What does the name Ferman mean?
Ferman is a Turkish and Kurdish name meaning 'royal decree' or 'command.'
How do you pronounce Ferman?
It's said FER-man /ˈfɛr.mæn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Ferman a boy or girl name?
Ferman is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Ferman?
Ferman is a rare name in the U.S.