Ferun
Fact sheet
- Name
- Ferun
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Ferun is a female first name that has its origin in the Nordic-Germanic. Its direct translation is 'the joy enchanting' or 'the sign of happiness'.
What does the name Ferun mean?
The name Ferun has its roots in Nordic-Germanic. It translates to 'the joy enchanting' or 'the sign of happiness'. The composition of the name consists of two parts. The term runa means in Old High German 'the mystery', 'the magic', 'the secret sign', 'the secret counsel' or 'the rune'. The first part of the name is less clear but may derive from frawa or frawin, which means 'cheerful', 'bright' or 'happy'. An alternative form of the name is Feruna.
Where does the name Ferun come from?
Ferun is a female first name whose etymology can be found in the Old Germanic and Old High German areas. It means 'the joy enchanting'. In Old Germanic and Old High German, the name is composed of frawa or frawin, meaning 'cheerful', 'bright' or 'happy', and runa, which stands for 'the mystery', 'the magic', 'the secret sign', 'the secret counsel' or 'the rune'. The language is German.
How do you pronounce Ferun?
Fe-run
Popularity
In Germany, Ferun is a rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2015 when it reached 4,092nd place. Over the last ten years, Ferun has been used as a first name approximately 20 times, placing it 5,457th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,582nd.
Nicknames & pet names
Feri / Feru
Frequently asked questions about the name Ferun
Where does the name Ferun come from?
Ferun is a female first name with roots in Old Germanic and Old High German.
What does the name Ferun mean?
The name Ferun is interpreted as 'the joy enchanting' and is composed of terms for 'cheerful' and 'mystery'.
How popular is the name Ferun?
The popularity of the name Ferun is rather low, making it a unique choice.