Evin means “love”. It probably comes from Kurdish. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Evin is a name of Kurdish origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Evin mean?
Literal meaning
Evin is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “love”. Its elements are Kurdish in origin.
Meaning themes: Love and affection
Evin in Turkish
What does Evin mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Evin. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “love” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Evin come from?
Kurdish, borrowing. From Kurdish.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Evin a Turkish name?
Yes. Evin is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Kurdish.
Evin across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | EvinLatin | Girl | same as above: “love” | 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 Evin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evin | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Evin
Sibling names for Evin
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 Evin rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SevkalUnisex“stay loved”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- MaşukBoy“beloved”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- YanıkerUnisex“ardent lover”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- SevkanUnisex“beloved lineage”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- SevnurGirl“love light”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- ŞeydanurGirl“light of the passionately in love”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- CuraBoy“friend, beloved; small shawm (zurna); a hawk”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- TansevUnisex“love the dawn”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
Common questions about Evin
What does the name Evin mean?
Evin means “love”. It probably comes from Kurdish. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Evin a girl's or a boy's name?
Evin is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Evin come from?
Evin is of Kurdish origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Evin?
Evin 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 Evin have?
Evin has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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