Name meaning
Birjan
A soul that is one, unique and dear.
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Name meaning and origin
Birjan is a compound name made up of “bir” (a numeral; single, unique) of Azerbaijani origin and “can” (life, soul, dear) of Persian origin. Together the name means “that which is single, unique” and “dear soul,” expressing how precious a child is to their parents.
In Azerbaijan and among Turkic peoples, names ending in "can" (Aslancan, Elcan, Gulcan) are widespread; Birjan belongs to this family and carries connotations of uniqueness and love. Although the name is used both as a boy name and, in some regions, as a girl name, it is given here as a boy name. Birjan does not appear directly in the Quran, but there is no prohibition against it from an Islamic standpoint.
Name details
- Gender
- Boy's name
- Origin
- Azərbaycan mənşəli · Fars mənşəli
- Letter count
- 6
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Pronunciation
- birˈdʒan
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Birjan?
Birjan: formed from the words “bir” (one, only) and “can” (soul), it means “the one, the dear soul”. It is of Azerbaijani-Persian origin.Is the name Birjan mentioned in the Quran?
No, the name Birjan does not appear directly in the Quran, but from an Islamic standpoint it has no prohibition.Is Birjan a boy name or a girl name?
Birjan is a boy name.