Cevahir means “jewels”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Cevahir is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Cevahir mean?
Literal meaning
Cevahir is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “jewels”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Cevahir in Turkish
What does Cevahir mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Cevahir. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “jewels” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Cevahir come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Cevahir a Turkish name?
Yes. Cevahir is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Cevahir across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | CevahirLatin | Unisex | same as above: “jewels” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Cevahir
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cevahir | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Cevahir
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Cevahir rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ƏflatunBoy“pale violet”same language (turkish)
- AyanferGirl“light of the eye”same language (turkish)
- ŞahvarGirl“fine large pearl; fit for a ruler”same language (turkish)
- AtomBoy“atom”same language (turkish)
- BilgekurtBoy“wise wolf”same language (turkish)
- KekikUnisex“thyme, a fragrant herb”same language (turkish)
- SelinGirl“abundant flowing water”same language (turkish)
- FuatBoy“heart”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Cevahir
What does the name Cevahir mean?
Cevahir means “jewels”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Cevahir a girl's or a boy's name?
Cevahir is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Cevahir come from?
Cevahir is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Cevahir?
Cevahir is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Cevahir have?
Cevahir has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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