Devlet means “state”. It is documented as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Devlet mean?
Devlet is a Turkish name for girls and boys recorded on Wiktionary. Its etymology there derives it from devlet ‘state’, giving the meaning “state”.[1]
Devlet in Turkish
Is Devlet a Turkish name?
Yes. Devlet is documented as a given name in Turkish.
Devlet across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | DevletLatin | Unisex | same as above: “state” | Documented[1,3] |
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 Devlet
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devlet[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Devlet
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 Devlet rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ŞenerBoy“cheerful man”same language (turkish)
- GüneyUnisex“south”same language (turkish)
- NurhanUnisex“light + khan”same language (turkish)
- HülyaGirl“daydream, reverie”same language (turkish)
- CenapBoy“excellency, honour”same language (turkish)
- AbdülhamitBoy“slave of The Most Praised”same language (turkish)
- ÖzlemGirl“longing, yearning”same language (turkish)
- SemaviBoy“heavenly, celestial”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Devlet
What does the name Devlet mean?
Devlet means “state”. It is documented as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Devlet a girl's or a boy's name?
Devlet is recorded for both girls and boys.
Which languages use Devlet?
Devlet 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 Devlet have?
Devlet has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Devlet”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 89389288. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology: From devlet (“state”).; Turkish given-name entry; listed as a Turkish given name; headword Devlet
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “devlet”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93475135. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Turkish devlet: state (any sovereign polity)
- Wikidata contributors. Wikidata item Q106451026. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 2181246848. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC0 1.0.
Supports: Wikidata given-name item with Turkish label
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