Şevkidil means “joy of the heart”. It probably comes from Arabic and Persian elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Şevkidil is a name of Arabic and Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Şevkidil mean?
Literally: şevk 'joy, zeal' + dil 'heart'
Literal meaning
Şevkidil is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “joy of the heart”, from şevk 'joy, zeal' + dil 'heart'. Its elements are Arabic and Persian in origin.
Meaning themes: Joy and happiness
Şevkidil in Turkish
What does Şevkidil mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Şevkidil. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “joy of the heart” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Şevkidil come from?
Arabic and Persian, hybrid compound. From şevk 'joy, zeal' + dil 'heart'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Şevkidil a Turkish name?
Yes. Şevkidil is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic and Persian.
Şevkidil across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ŞevkidilLatin | Girl | same as above: “joy of the heart” | 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 Şevkidil
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şevkidil | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Şevkidil
Sibling names for Şevkidil
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 Şevkidil rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AlpkutluBoy“blessed hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- UğurserGirl“chief of luck”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- GünakUnisex“good, auspicious, happy day”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- NeşegülGirl“joyful rose”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- MecdutBoy“fortunate, lucky person”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- GülruGirl“flower of joy, of life; giver of spirit and life”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- UğuralpUnisex“lucky hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- FerihaGirl“joyful, cheerful”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
Common questions about Şevkidil
What does the name Şevkidil mean?
Şevkidil means “joy of the heart”. It probably comes from Arabic and Persian elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Şevkidil a girl's or a boy's name?
Şevkidil is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Şevkidil come from?
Şevkidil is of Arabic and Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Şevkidil?
Şevkidil 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 Şevkidil have?
Şevkidil 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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