The name Derya means "ocean" in Turkish. The word itself is of Persian origin.
Famous bearers
Bearers include Derya Köroğlu (born 1955), a Turkish male guitarist and the lead singer of the Turkish band Yeni Türkü;
Derya Alabora (born 1959), a Turkish actress;
Derya Büyükuncu (born 1976), a Turkish male swimmer;
Derya Aktop Akı, a Turkish female boxer.
