Gövhər means “jewel, gem”. It comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Azerbaijani.
- Gövhər is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Gövhər mean?
Literal meaning
Gövhər is a girl's name used in Azerbaijani. It means “jewel, gem”. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
Gövhər in Azerbaijani
What does Gövhər mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Gövhər. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “jewel, gem” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Gövhər come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Gövhər a Azerbaijani name?
Yes. Gövhər is used as a given name in Azerbaijani. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Gövhər across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijani | GövhərLatin | Girl | same as above: “jewel, gem” | 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 Gövhər
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gövhər | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Gövhər
Sibling names for Gövhər
Names recorded for the same language (Azerbaijani) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Gövhər rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ZərintacGirl“golden crown”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- YaqutGirl“a kind of precious stone”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- MirvariGirl“pearl”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- İnciGirl“pearl”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- ƏzizBoy“dear, precious”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- NadireGirl“precious, unequalled, rare; new, beautiful”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- ƏzizəGirl“mighty, strong, precious”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- SəminəGirl“value, precious; plump”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
Common questions about Gövhər
What does the name Gövhər mean?
Gövhər means “jewel, gem”. It comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Azerbaijani.
Is Gövhər a girl's or a boy's name?
Gövhər is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Gövhər come from?
Gövhər is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Gövhər?
Gövhər is recorded for Azerbaijani. 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 Gövhər have?
Gövhər 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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