Abdulla Goran

Quick Facts

• Region: Halabja and Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region of Iraq
• Born: 1904, Halabja
• Died: 1962, Sulaymaniyah
• Known for: Modern Kurdish poetry and translation

Overview

Abdulla Goran was a leading Kurdish poet and translator of the 20th century. He is widely credited with modernizing Kurdish poetry and expanding its themes and forms.

His work bridged classical traditions and new literary styles, helping to shape a modern Kurdish literary language.

Life and Work

Goran studied in local schools and later in Kirkuk, then worked as a teacher while continuing his literary and linguistic studies. He translated from several languages into Kurdish and experimented with new poetic structures.

Legacy

He is remembered as a foundational figure of modern Kurdish literature and remains a major reference point for later poets.