Boy name
Cevat name meaning
“open-handed; exceptionally generous”
Cevat means open-handed or exceptionally generous. It comes from Arabic jawwād, with Cevad becoming Cevat through the final consonant change in Turkish, and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. A concrete literary association is Cevat Şakir, the writer known as the Fisherman of Halicarnassus.
What does Cevat mean?
Open-handed; exceptionally generous
In Turkish: eli açık, çok cömert
Cevat strongly expresses the idea of giving freely and generously. Cevad is an alternative spelling that remains closer to the source consonant; the name belongs to the vocabulary of generosity found in historical texts without itself constituting a specifically religious title.
Origin of the name Cevat
From Arabic jawwād, an emphatic adjective meaning generous. Cevat reflects the Turkish devoicing of the final consonant in Cevad.
Double names with Cevat
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Cevat Ratip
Meaning of each name
- Cevat: open-handed; exceptionally generous
- Ratip: moist, fresh, tender
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Fahir Cevat
Meaning of each name
- Fahir: a source of pride; illustrious, distinguished
- Cevat: open-handed; exceptionally generous
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Cevat Lami
Meaning of each name
- Cevat: open-handed; exceptionally generous
- Lami: shining, gleaming, radiant
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Seyhan Cevat
Meaning of each name
- Seyhan: name of a river flowing through Adana
- Cevat: open-handed; exceptionally generous
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Cevat Yekta
Meaning of each name
- Cevat: open-handed; exceptionally generous
- Yekta: unique, without an equal
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Mesut Cevat
Meaning of each name
- Mesut: happy, fortunate
- Cevat: open-handed; exceptionally generous
How to pronounce Cevat
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /d͡ʒevat/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | جواد |
Is Cevat a boy’s name?
Yes, Cevat is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Cevat does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 68 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 Cevat
- Cevan♂Young
- Cemal♂Beauty, especially beauty of the face
- Civan♂A young, handsome and vigorous person
- Celal♂Majesty
- Cihat♂Striving, struggle
- Cevdet♂Excellence
- Cavit♂Lasting, everlasting, enduring
- Cenap♂Dignity, exalted standing, honour
- Cenan♂Heart
- Cevri♂Associated with suffering or oppression
- Cefa♂Torment, hardship, or hurtful treatment
- Cenab♂Dignity, exalted standing, honour
Names with related meanings
- Kerem♂Generosity, magnanimity, kindness
- Enes♂Companionship, friendliness, familiarity
- Kayra♂Favor and grace
- Salih♂Good, virtuous, righteous
- Ensar♂Helpers, supporters
- Kerim♂Generous
- Semih♂Generous, open-handed and tolerant
- Ekrem♂Most generous
- İhsan♂Doing good
- Haluk♂Good-natured
- Necdet♂Bravery, valour
- Hilmi♂Relating to forbearance and gentleness
Famous people named Cevat
- Cevat Çobanlı · b. 1870
- Cevat Güler · b. 1959
- Cevat Rıfat Atilhan · b. 1892
- Cevat Seyit · b. 1906
- Cevat Abbas Gürer · b. 1887
- Cevat Açıkalın · b. 1902
- Cevat Yurdakul · b. 1942
- Cevat Fehmi Başkut · b. 1905
- Cevat Gürkan · b. 1907
- Cevat Kula · b. 1902
- Cevat Önder · b. 1929
- Cevat Ülger · b. 1933
FAQ about the name Cevat
What is the meaning of Cevat?
Cevat means “open-handed; exceptionally generous”. From Arabic jawwād, an emphatic adjective meaning generous. Cevat reflects the Turkish devoicing of the final consonant in Cevad.
Is Cevat a boy’s name?
Yes, Cevat is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Cevat in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Cevat nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Cevat?
Cevat is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Cevat have?
Cevat has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Cevat?
Cevat does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 68 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Cevat?
Other spellings: Cevad.
What names go well with Cevat?
Some ideas: Cevat Ratip; Fahir Cevat; Cevat Lami.
Famous people named Cevat?
Notable people named Cevat include Cevat Çobanlı, Cevat Güler, Cevat Rıfat Atilhan.
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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