Sevil means “be loved”. It comes from Turkic elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish and also used in Azerbaijani.
- Sevil is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Sevil mean?
Literally: from sevmək 'to love'
Literal meaning
Sevil 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
Sevil in Turkish and Azerbaijani
What does Sevil mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Sevil. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “be loved” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
What does Sevil mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Sevil. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “be loved” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Sevil come from?
Turkic, compound. From from sevmək 'to love'.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Sevil?
Sevil is used as a given name in Turkish and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Turkic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Sevil across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SevilLatin | Girl | same as above: “be loved” | Documented[1] |
| Azerbaijani | SevilLatin | Girl | same as above: “be loved” | 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 Sevil
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sevil[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| Sevil | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Sevil
Sibling names for Sevil
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Sevil rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AysevUnisex“love the moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- CansınUnisex“you are beloved”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- CansenUnisex“you are dear, you are beloved”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- BirimUnisex“my beloved one”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- ErgemGirl“my darling, my delicate one”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- CanhanımUnisex“beloved lady”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- MüveddetUnisex“affection, friendship”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
- CanrübaUnisex“heart-stealing beloved”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme love and affection
Common questions about Sevil
What does the name Sevil mean?
Sevil means “be loved”. It comes from Turkic elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkish and also used in Azerbaijani.
Is Sevil a girl's or a boy's name?
Sevil is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Turkish: girls; Azerbaijani: girls.
Where does Sevil come from?
Sevil is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Sevil?
Sevil is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani. 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 Sevil have?
Sevil 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 “Sevil”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 54948457. 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 “Sevil”
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