Sevgili means “beloved”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Sevgili is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Sevgili mean?
Literal meaning
Sevgili is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “beloved”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Meaning themes: Love and affection
Sevgili in Turkish
What does Sevgili mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Sevgili. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “beloved” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Sevgili come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Sevgili a Turkish name?
Yes. Sevgili is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Sevgili across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SevgiliLatin | Girl | same as above: “beloved” | 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 Sevgili
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sevgili | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Sevgili
Sibling names for Sevgili
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 Sevgili rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- OnukerBoy“beloved, respected person”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- AğacanBoy“dear lord”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- GürsevilUnisex“greatly beloved”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- GöksevUnisex“love of the sky”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- NursevilGirl“be-loved light”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- NursevimUnisex“love of light”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- OğuzcanBoy“dear Oghuz”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- VuslatGirl“reunion with the beloved”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
Common questions about Sevgili
What does the name Sevgili mean?
Sevgili means “beloved”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Sevgili a girl's or a boy's name?
Sevgili is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Sevgili come from?
Sevgili is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Sevgili?
Sevgili 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 Sevgili have?
Sevgili has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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