Boy name
Cevket name: origin, pronunciation & similar names
Cevket is a two-syllable masculine given name used in Türkiye. Similar-sounding Cevdet means “excellence,” “high quality” or “merit.” Cevat, another comparable name, means “open-handed” or “exceptionally generous.” These separate names carry meanings relating to excellence and generosity, respectively, alongside their similarity to Cevket.
The name Cevket at a glance
Syllables
Cev · ket
2 syllables · 6 letters · /d͡ʒevket/
Use
Boy
1 in our sample of notable people (Wikidata).
Similar names with known meanings
The ending “-et” is not a shared meaningful suffix in names such as Mehmet, Fikret and İsmet. Each name’s origin and meaning belong to the name as a whole. More boy names ending in -et →
Cevket: language and spelling facts
How to pronounce Cevket
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /d͡ʒevket/ |
Is Cevket a boy’s name?
Yes, Cevket is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Cevket does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Cevket
Famous people named Cevket
- Cevket Köksal · b. 1920
FAQ about the name Cevket
Is Cevket a boy’s name?
Yes, Cevket is used mostly as a boy’s name.
How many syllables does Cevket have?
Cevket has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Cevket?
Cevket does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Cevket?
Notable people named Cevket include Cevket Köksal.
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.
Entry ID: nm12329 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake