Gevher means “jewel”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Gevher is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Gevher mean?
Literal meaning
Gevher is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “jewel”. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
Gevher in Turkish
What does Gevher mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Gevher. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “jewel” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Gevher come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Gevher a Turkish name?
Yes. Gevher is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Gevher across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | GevherLatin | Girl | same as above: “jewel” | 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 Gevher
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gevher | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Gevher
Sibling names for Gevher
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 Gevher rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SimruyUnisex“silver-faced”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- İnciselGirl“pearl torrent”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AltınelBoy“golden hand”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- SırmahanGirl“gold-thread khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AltınokBoy“golden arrow”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AltınayGirl“golden moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AltınbaşakGirl“golden ear of grain”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AltınizUnisex“golden trace”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
Common questions about Gevher
What does the name Gevher mean?
Gevher means “jewel”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Gevher a girl's or a boy's name?
Gevher is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Gevher come from?
Gevher is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Gevher?
Gevher 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 Gevher have?
Gevher has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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