Selva means “quail”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Selva is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Selva mean?
Literal meaning
Selva is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “quail”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Selva in Turkish
What does Selva mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Selva. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “quail” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Selva come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Selva a Turkish name?
Yes. Selva is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Selva across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SelvaLatin | Girl | same as above: “quail” | 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 Selva
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selva | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Selva
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 Selva rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TagangülUnisex“rose of Tagan”same language (turkish)
- AğabayBoy“wealthy person”same language (turkish)
- YurtgüvenBoy“trust of the homeland”same language (turkish)
- AnılBoy“may you be remembered”same language (turkish)
- CesimUnisex“large, huge”same language (turkish)
- HayrünnisaGirl“best of [all] women”same language (turkish)
- ÜlkenurGirl“light of the homeland”same language (turkish)
- BögetBoy“pool; deep part of a lake; puddle”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Selva
What does the name Selva mean?
Selva means “quail”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Selva a girl's or a boy's name?
Selva is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Selva come from?
Selva is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Selva?
Selva 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 Selva have?
Selva has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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