Tevfika means “success granted by God”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Tevfika is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Tevfika mean?
Literal meaning
Tevfika is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “success granted by God”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
feminine of Tevfik
Tevfika in Turkish
What does Tevfika mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Tevfika. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “success granted by God” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Tevfika come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Tevfika a Turkish name?
Yes. Tevfika is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Tevfika across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | TevfikaLatin | Girl | 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 Tevfika
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tevfika | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Tevfika
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 Tevfika rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ŞevkiyeGirl“of longing; eager”same language (turkish)
- GülipekGirl“rose silk”same language (turkish)
- FermudeGirl“command, decree; commanded”same language (turkish)
- MaksureGirl“shortened; confined; set aside”same language (turkish)
- RuhunurGirl“light of the spirit”same language (turkish)
- OruçBoy“fasting”same language (turkish)
- RikapUnisex“presence of an eminent person; stirrup”same language (turkish)
- AlatayUnisex“foal with a spotted coat”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Tevfika
What does the name Tevfika mean?
Tevfika means “success granted by God”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Tevfika a girl's or a boy's name?
Tevfika is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Tevfika come from?
Tevfika is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Tevfika?
Tevfika 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 Tevfika have?
Tevfika has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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