Sevgi means “love”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Sevgi is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Sevgi mean?
Literal meaning
Sevgi is recorded on Wiktionary as a Turkish female given name. Its meaning and origin have not yet been checked against the sources for this site, so no meaning is given here until that research is done.[1]
Meaning themes: Love and affection
Sevgi in Turkish
What does Sevgi mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Sevgi. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “love” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Sevgi come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Sevgi a Turkish name?
Yes. Sevgi is documented as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Sevgi across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SevgiLatin | Girl | same as above: “love” | Documented[1] |
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 Sevgi
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sevgi[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Sevgi
Sibling names for Sevgi
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 Sevgi rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AyaçaUnisex“dear refined lady”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- ZülfiyarUnisex“beloved's lock of hair”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- CantekinBoy“dear prince”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- HubanGirl“beauties, beloved ones”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- BilsevGirl“know and love”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- OğuzcanBoy“dear Oghuz”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- TürkcanBoy“beloved Turk”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- OksevBoy“love the arrow”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
Common questions about Sevgi
What does the name Sevgi mean?
Sevgi means “love”. It comes from Turkic. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Sevgi a girl's or a boy's name?
Sevgi is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Sevgi come from?
Sevgi is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Sevgi?
Sevgi 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 Sevgi have?
Sevgi has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by our editors; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Sevgi”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 54948310. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a female given name in the Turkish section; listed as a female given name in the Turkish section; headword of the Turkish given-name entry is “Sevgi”
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