Nevzat means “newborn”. It comes from Ottoman Turkish and Classical Persian. It is documented as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Nevzat is a name of Turkic and Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Nevzat mean?
Literal meaning
Nevzat is a Turkish name for girls and boys recorded on Wiktionary. Its etymology there derives it from نوزاد ‘newborn’ (Ottoman Turkish and Classical Persian), giving the meaning “newborn”.[1]
Nevzat in Turkish
Where does the name Nevzat come from?
Ottoman Turkish and Classical Persian, borrowing. Inherited from Ottoman Turkish نوزاد (Nevzad), from Classical Persian نوزاد (nawzād, “newborn”).[1]✓ Documented
Is Nevzat a Turkish name?
Yes. Nevzat is documented as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it combines Turkic and Classical Persian elements.
Nevzat across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | NevzatLatin | Unisex | same as above: “newborn” | Documented[1,2] |
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 Nevzat
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevzat[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Nevzat
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 Nevzat rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SavniyeGirl“relating to protection”same language (turkish)
- SübaşBoy“army commander”same language (turkish)
- GültopGirl“ball of roses”same language (turkish)
- TecerUnisex“skillful; a mountain range in central Anatolia”same language (turkish)
- UhuvvetBoy“brotherhood, friendship”same language (turkish)
- BilgivarUnisex“one with knowledge”same language (turkish)
- PetekGirl“honeycomb”same language (turkish)
- ŞamileGirl“all-encompassing”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Nevzat
What does the name Nevzat mean?
Nevzat means “newborn”. It comes from Ottoman Turkish and Classical Persian. It is documented as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Nevzat a girl's or a boy's name?
Nevzat is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Nevzat come from?
Nevzat is of Ottoman Turkish and Classical Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Nevzat?
Nevzat 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 Nevzat have?
Nevzat has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Nevzat”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93000429. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology: Inherited from Ottoman Turkish نوزاد (Nevzad), from Classical Persian نوزاد (nawzād, “newborn”).; Turkish given-name entry; listed as a Turkish given name; headword Nevzat
- Wikidata contributors. Wikidata item Q1982290. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 2246904418. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC0 1.0.
Supports: Wikidata given-name item with Turkish label
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