Darweesh
Darweesh is a Muslim boy name of Persian, used in Arabic origin, meaning “Dervish, Sufi ascetic”.
| Meaning | Dervish, Sufi ascetic |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Persian, used in Arabic |
| Written as | درويش |
| Pronunciation | dar-WEESH |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Levant, Egypt, Iran, Turkey |
Meaning and origin of Darweesh
Darweesh is the Arabic way of writing the Persian darvīsh, a dervish. A dervish is a Sufi who has chosen humility and stepped back from worldly wealth. The word travelled into Arabic, Turkish and Urdu, becoming both a first name and a widespread family name, particularly among Palestinians, Syrians and Egyptians. Mahmoud Darwish, the celebrated Palestinian poet, carried it as his family name.
Is Darweesh a Muslim name?
Darweesh is a name of Persian origin that Muslims have used for a long time, and it is tied to Sufi devotion and humility. These days you are more likely to meet it as a family name than as a given one.
How popular is Darweesh?
It is found both as a first name and a 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 is of Persian, used in Arabic origin.
Is Darweesh a Muslim name?
Darweesh is a name of Persian origin that Muslims have used for a long time, and it is tied to Sufi devotion and humility. These days you are more likely to meet it as a family name than as a given one.
How do you pronounce Darweesh?
Darweesh is pronounced dar-WEESH.
Is Darweesh a boy or girl name?
Darweesh is usually a boy name.