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Persian Persian may refer to: * People and things from Iran, historically called ''Persia'' in the English language ** Persians, the majority ethnic group in Iran, not to be conflated with the Iranic peoples ** Persian language, an Iranian language of the ...

'' Freydun'', Proto-Iranian ''Θraitauna-'') is a masculine given name. People with the name include: * Feridun Ahmed Bey (died 1583), Ottoman official, bureaucrat, author and military officer *

Feridun Düzağaç Feridun Düzağaç (born 10 October 1968) is a Turkish rock music singer and songwriter, usually known for his pessimistic and melancholic songs. Music career Early career Feridun Düzağaç started his music career by forming a band called " ...

(born 1968), popular Turkish rock music singer and songwriter *

Feridun Cemal Erkin (1899–1980) Feridun Cemal Erkin (1899–1980) was a Turkish diplomat and politician. He was the minister of foreign affairs between 1962 and 1965. He served as the ambassador of Turkey in various countries, including Italy, the United States of America, Spai ...

, Turkish diplomat and politician *

Feridun Hamdullahpur Feridun Hamdullahpur (born ) is the chancellor of International Business University. Previously, he was the president and vice-chancellor of the University of Waterloo. Hamdullahpur was named the sixth president of the University of Waterloo in Mar ...

, president and vice-chancellor of the University of Waterloo * Feridun Karakaya (1928–2004), well known Turkish comedy actor * Feridun Sungur (born 1984), Turkish professional footballer * Feridun Zaimoglu (born 1964), poet and visual artist of German Turkish origin

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