Sevinc means “joy”. It comes from Azerbaijani. It is documented as a girl's name in Azerbaijani and also used in Turkish.
- Sevinc is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Sevinc mean?
Sevinc is a girl's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Azerbaijani. Wiktionary traces the name to sevinc (‘joy’). That word means “joy”.[1]
Sevinc in Turkish and Azerbaijani
What does Sevinc mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Sevinç. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “joy” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Sevinc mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Sevinc. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “joy” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Sevinc come from?
Azerbaijani, native word. Wiktionary traces the name to sevinc (‘joy’).[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Sevinc?
Sevinc is used as a given name in Turkish and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Azerbaijani. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Sevinc across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SevinçLatin | Girl | same as above: “joy” | Editorial |
| Azerbaijani | SevincLatin | Girl | same as above: “joy” | 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 Sevinc
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sevinc[1] | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
| Sevinç | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Sevinc
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 Sevinc rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- RecepBoy“Rajab, a month of the Islamic calendar”same language (turkish)
- MuhibbîBoy“loving; friend”same language (turkish)
- DilfezaGirl“gladdening the heart”same language (turkish)
- AyçulpanGirl“the moon and the morning star”same language (turkish)
- GülgezGirl“wandering rose”same language (turkish)
- BukayBoy“thicket moon”same language (turkish)
- BozkanBoy“grey blood”same language (turkish)
- YavuzsoyBoy“of brave, strong lineage”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Sevinc
What does the name Sevinc mean?
Sevinc means “joy”. It comes from Azerbaijani. It is documented as a girl's name in Azerbaijani and also used in Turkish.
Is Sevinc a girl's or a boy's name?
Sevinc is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Turkish: girls; Azerbaijani: girls.
Where does Sevinc come from?
Sevinc is of Azerbaijani origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Sevinc?
Sevinc 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 is Sevinc spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Sevinc (Latin), Sevinç (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Sevinc have?
Sevinc has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Sevinc”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 65319194. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology states: From sevinc (“joy”); classified as a female given name in the Azerbaijani section; listed as a female given name in the Azerbaijani section; headword of the Azerbaijani given-name entry
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “sevinc”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 91530449. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Azerbaijani sevinc ‘joy’
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