Tevfik means “success granted by God”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Tevfik is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Tevfik mean?
Literal meaning
Tevfik is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “success granted by God”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Tevfik in Turkish
What does Tevfik mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Tevfik. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “success granted by God” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Tevfik come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Tevfik a Turkish name?
Yes. Tevfik is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Tevfik across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | TevfikLatin | Boy | same as above: “success granted by God” | 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 Tevfik
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tevfik | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Tevfik
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 Tevfik rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- YenigülGirl“new rose”same language (turkish)
- KaranbayUnisex“dark lord”same language (turkish)
- BulgucanBoy“discovery soul”same language (turkish)
- BermudeGirl“object, thing”same language (turkish)
- BarışBoy“peace”same language (turkish)
- KocaBoy“old, elder; great”same language (turkish)
- UfuktanBoy“horizon dawn”same language (turkish)
- ZürriyetBoy“offspring, descendants”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Tevfik
What does the name Tevfik mean?
Tevfik means “success granted by God”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Tevfik a girl's or a boy's name?
Tevfik is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Tevfik come from?
Tevfik is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Tevfik?
Tevfik 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 Tevfik have?
Tevfik has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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