Nevruz means “new day; Persian New Year”. It probably comes from Persian elements. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Nevruz is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Nevruz mean?
Literally: nev 'new' + ruz 'day'
Literal meaning
Nevruz is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “new day; Persian New Year”, from nev 'new' + ruz 'day'. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Nevruz in Turkish
What does Nevruz mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Nevruz. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “new day; Persian New Year” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Nevruz come from?
Persian, compound. From nev 'new' + ruz 'day'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Nevruz a Turkish name?
Yes. Nevruz is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Nevruz across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | NevruzLatin | Unisex | same as above: “new day; Persian New Year” | 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 Nevruz
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevruz | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Nevruz
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 Nevruz rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TemizUnisex“clean, pure”same language (turkish)
- GöğünçGirl“longing; yearning”same language (turkish)
- AkboraBoy“white storm”same language (turkish)
- AyataçUnisex“moon crown”same language (turkish)
- UserBoy“wise person”same language (turkish)
- EgeUnisex“the Aegean (Sea)”same language (turkish)
- ErdölBoy“descendant of heroes”same language (turkish)
- AfşinBoy“old princely title”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Nevruz
What does the name Nevruz mean?
Nevruz means “new day; Persian New Year”. It probably comes from Persian elements. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Nevruz a girl's or a boy's name?
Nevruz is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Nevruz come from?
Nevruz is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Nevruz?
Nevruz 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 Nevruz have?
Nevruz 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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