Sevil
Fact sheet
- Name
- Sevil
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The Turkish girl’s name Sevil means 'be loved!' and is derived from the Turkish word sevil, which is the imperative of the verb sevilmek ('to be loved'). In Turkey, Sevil enjoys great popularity and is frequently given.
What does the name Sevil mean?
The name Sevil for girls literally translates to 'be loved!'. It comes from the Turkish sevil, an imperative of the verb sevilmek, which means 'to be loved'. In Turkey, Sevil is a widely used first name.
Where does the name Sevil come from?
The name Sevil is a female first name of Turkish origin and means 'be loved!'. The etymology comes from the composition sevilmek, which means 'to be loved' in Turkish.
How do you pronounce Sevil?
The pronunciation of Sevil is clear and two-syllable. The name is pronounced as 'Se-vil' [ˈzeːvɪl] or [ˈseːvɪl]. The first part begins with a bright, elongated 'Se', which conveys openness, while the second syllable with a short vowel creates a calm middle. The dark 'l' at the end brings stability to the name. Sevil thus appears factual, modern, and present – soft at the beginning and clear at the end.
Popularity
In Germany, Sevil is among the common first names and currently ranks 4,045 on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2010 at position 2,348. In the last ten years, Sevil has been chosen as a first name about 40 times, placing it at 4,008 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,020.
Nicknames & pet names
Selvi / Sevi / Sevo / Sevosch / Sevullus
Famous people
- Sevil Soyer (artist)
- Sevil Uyar (actress)
Frequently asked questions about the name Sevil
What is the meaning of the name Sevil?
The name Sevil literally means 'be loved!' and is derived from the Turkish verb sevilmek, which means 'to be loved'.
Where does the name Sevil come from?
Sevil is a female first name of Turkish origin.
How popular is the name Sevil?
In Turkey, Sevil is a widely used first name and enjoys great popularity there.