Boy name
Cavit name meaning
“lasting, everlasting, enduring”
Cavit means “lasting,” “everlasting,” or “enduring.” Used for boys in Türkiye, it comes from Persian jāwīd. The Ottoman Turkish spelling Cavid is a related form, with Cavit reflecting the final consonant change in Turkish pronunciation. These spellings provide a direct linguistic association between two forms of the same name.
What does Cavit mean?
Lasting, everlasting, enduring
In Turkish: kalıcı, sonsuza dek süren
Cavit expresses enduring through time and continuing without an end. The spelling Cavid more visibly preserves its historical form. Cavide is a related feminine name. Although its meaning resembles that of Baki and Ebedî, Cavit comes from a Persian word rather than their Arabic roots.
Origin of the name Cavit
From Persian jāwīd, eternal or enduring. Ottoman Cavid also appears as Cavit in Turkish, reflecting final-consonant devoicing.
Double names with Cavit
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Cavit Ferhan
Meaning of each name
- Cavit: lasting, everlasting, enduring
- Ferhan: joyful; full of gladness
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Burç Cavit
Meaning of each name
- Burç: fortress tower; zodiac sign
- Cavit: lasting, everlasting, enduring
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Cavit Nuri
Meaning of each name
- Cavit: lasting, everlasting, enduring
- Nuri: of light; associated with radiance
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Maksut Cavit
Meaning of each name
- Maksut: desired, intended; an aim
- Cavit: lasting, everlasting, enduring
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Cavit Boğos
Meaning of each name
- Cavit: lasting, everlasting, enduring
- Boğos: small; little
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Arhat Cavit
Meaning of each name
- Arhat: one spiritually accomplished and worthy of reverence
- Cavit: lasting, everlasting, enduring
How to pronounce Cavit
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /d͡ʒavit/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | جاوید |
Is Cavit a boy’s name?
Yes, Cavit is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Cavit does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 48 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Cavit
Names with related meanings
- Ramazan♂The ninth lunar month, observed through fasting
- Recep♂The honored seventh month of the lunar calendar
- Devran♂The passage of time
- Çağlar♂Flows vigorously
- Adar♂The month of March
- Duha♂♀Forenoon
- Ezel♂♀Beginningless past
- Halit♂Lasting, enduring
- Çağdaş♂Living in the same era
- Muammer♂Long-lived
- Ergün♂Early day
- Cumali♂Associated with Friday
Famous people named Cavit
- Cavit Cav · b. 1905
- Cavit Çağlar · b. 1944
- Cavit Orhan Tütengil · b. 1921
- Cavit Şadi Pehlivanoğlu · b. 1927
- Cavit Gökalp · b. 1938
- Cavit Acar · b. 2000
- Cavit Erdel · b. 1884
- Cavit Bircan · b. 1971
- Cavit Çetin Güner · b. 1986
- Cavit Ekin · b. 1892
- Cavit Paşa · b. 1862
- Cavit Yenicioğlu · b. 1910
FAQ about the name Cavit
What is the meaning of Cavit?
Cavit means “lasting, everlasting, enduring”. From Persian jāwīd, eternal or enduring. Ottoman Cavid also appears as Cavit in Turkish, reflecting final-consonant devoicing.
Is Cavit a boy’s name?
Yes, Cavit is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Cavit in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Cavit nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Cavit?
Cavit is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Cavit have?
Cavit has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Cavit?
Cavit does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 48 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Cavit?
Other spellings: Cavid.
What names go well with Cavit?
Some ideas: Cavit Ferhan; Burç Cavit; Cavit Nuri.
Famous people named Cavit?
Notable people named Cavit include Cavit Cav, Cavit Çağlar, Cavit Orhan Tütengil.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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