Selvinaz means “graceful cypress”. It probably comes from Persian elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Selvinaz is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Selvinaz mean?
Literally: selvi 'cypress' + naz 'grace'
Literal meaning
Selvinaz is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “graceful cypress”, from selvi 'cypress' + naz 'grace'. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Meaning themes: Beauty
Selvinaz in Turkish
What does Selvinaz mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Selvinaz. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “graceful cypress” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Selvinaz come from?
Persian, compound. From selvi 'cypress' + naz 'grace'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Selvinaz a Turkish name?
Yes. Selvinaz is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Selvinaz across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SelvinazLatin | Girl | same as above: “graceful cypress” | 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 Selvinaz
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selvinaz | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Selvinaz
Sibling names for Selvinaz
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 Selvinaz rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- HüsnaGirl“most beautiful”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
- BeriaUnisex“excellent, surpassing her peers in beauty”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
- HasanBoy“good; handsome, beautiful”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
- YelizGirl“beautiful, bright and airy”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
- ZarifBoy“graceful, witty”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
- DilbazGirl“charming, heart-delighting”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
- HüsnühalGirl“good conduct, beauty of behavior”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
- NazlıhanGirl“graceful lady”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
Common questions about Selvinaz
What does the name Selvinaz mean?
Selvinaz means “graceful cypress”. It probably comes from Persian elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Selvinaz a girl's or a boy's name?
Selvinaz is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Selvinaz come from?
Selvinaz is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Selvinaz?
Selvinaz 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 Selvinaz have?
Selvinaz has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 8 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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