Şevkinaz means “coy and cheerful”. It probably comes from Arabic and Persian elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Şevkinaz is a name of Arabic and Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Şevkinaz mean?
Literally: şevk 'joy' + naz 'coyness'
Literal meaning
Şevkinaz is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “coy and cheerful”, from şevk 'joy' + naz 'coyness'. Its elements are Arabic and Persian in origin.
Meaning themes: Joy and happiness
Şevkinaz in Turkish
What does Şevkinaz mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Şevkinaz. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “coy and cheerful” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Şevkinaz come from?
Arabic and Persian, hybrid compound. From şevk 'joy' + naz 'coyness'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Şevkinaz a Turkish name?
Yes. Şevkinaz is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic and Persian.
Şevkinaz across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ŞevkinazLatin | Girl | same as above: “coy and cheerful” | 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 Şevkinaz
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şevkinaz | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Şevkinaz
Sibling names for Şevkinaz
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 Şevkinaz rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MutlutekinBoy“happy prince”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- CezlânBoy“happy”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- UğurayUnisex“lucky moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- MerzukaUnisex“fortunate; provided for”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- MutluhanBoy“happy ruler”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- KıvançUnisex“pride, joy”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- MukbilBoy“fortunate, happy”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- GünkutUnisex“sun blessing”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
Common questions about Şevkinaz
What does the name Şevkinaz mean?
Şevkinaz means “coy and cheerful”. It probably comes from Arabic and Persian elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Şevkinaz a girl's or a boy's name?
Şevkinaz is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Şevkinaz come from?
Şevkinaz is of Arabic and Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Şevkinaz?
Şevkinaz 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 Şevkinaz have?
Şevkinaz 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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