Bedriye

Bedriye is the feminine form of the Turkish name Bedri. The origin of the name is Arabic and refers to the word badr (بدر), which means 'full moon'.

What does the name Bedriye mean?

Bedriye is the Turkish variant of the name Bedri and has Arabic roots. It is derived from the Arabic term badr (بدر), which means 'full moon'. Thus, the girl's name Bedriye can be understood as 'the full moon' or, more freely interpreted, as 'as bright and beautiful as the moon'. Similar variants include Bedrija (Bosnian) and Bedrije (Albanian).

Where does the name Bedriye come from?

The name Bedriye has its roots in Arabic and means 'the full moon'. It is composed of the Arabic word badr (بدر) for full moon. The corresponding languages are Kurdish and Turkish.

How do you pronounce Bedriye?

The pronunciation of the name Bedriye is three syllables and sounds soft, melodic, and harmonious. In German, the name is often pronounced as 'Be-dri-ye' [ˈbɛdriːjɛ]. The syllables flow gently into each other, creating an elegant, friendly sound. The structure with its soft endings gives the name grace and style, making Bedriye overall charming, friendly, and expressive – a name full of warmth, elegance, and poetic presence.

Popularity

In Germany, Bedriye is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2005 when it ranked 882nd. In the last ten years, Bedriye has been given as a first name about 30 times, which earned it the 4,795th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,248th.

Nicknames & pet names

Bedis / Bedo / Bedoo / Bättschy

Famous people

• Bedriye Hosgör (Turkish composer)