Göwher means “jewel, gem”. It probably comes from Persian elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkmen.
- Göwher is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkmen.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Göwher mean?
Literally: Persian gawhar
Literal meaning
Göwher is a girl's name used in Turkmen. It means “jewel, gem”, from Persian gawhar. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
Göwher in Turkmen
What does Göwher mean in Turkmen?
In Turkmen the name is written Göwher. No separate Turkmen gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “jewel, gem” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Göwher come from?
Persian, compound. From Persian gawhar.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Göwher a Turkmen name?
Yes. Göwher is used as a given name in Turkmen. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Göwher across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkmen | GöwherLatin | 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 Göwher
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Göwher | Turkmen | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Göwher
Sibling names for Göwher
Names recorded for the same language (Turkmen) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Göwher rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- YakutUnisex“ruby”same language (turkmen) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- MerjenGirl“pearl”same language (turkmen) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- TyllaGirl“gold”same language (turkmen) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- KümüşGirl“silver”same language (turkmen) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- ƏzizBoy“dear, precious”same language (turkmen) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AltyngulGirl“golden flower”same language (turkmen) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AllayarBoy“one whose companion is God”same language (turkmen)
- RahymBoy“merciful”same language (turkmen)
Common questions about Göwher
What does the name Göwher mean?
Göwher means “jewel, gem”. It probably comes from Persian elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkmen.
Is Göwher a girl's or a boy's name?
Göwher is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Göwher come from?
Göwher is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Göwher?
Göwher is recorded for Turkmen. 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 Göwher have?
Göwher 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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