Boy name
Civanmert name meaning
“brave, generous and magnanimous”
Civanmert means “brave, generous, and magnanimous” and is a boy’s name in Türkiye. It comes from Persian javānmard, formed from javān, “young,” and mard, “man.” Its literary association is the Persian ideal of javānmardī, a tradition of generosity and chivalry reflected in stories and ethical writing.
What does Civanmert mean?
Brave, generous and magnanimous
In Turkish: yiğit, cömert ve yüce gönüllü
Civanmert has an established ethical and literary meaning extending beyond the literal idea of a young man. The Persian javānmard tradition connects courage with generosity and assistance to others. It is related to Turkish mert and civan, while the lexical meaning of the name makes no claim about the conduct of any particular bearer.
Origin of the name Civanmert
From Persian javānmard, combining javān, young, and mard, man. Beyond its literal components, the word developed the sense of a brave, generous and honourable person.
How to pronounce Civanmert
| Syllables | 3 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /d͡ʒivanmeɾt/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | جوانمرد |
Is Civanmert a boy’s name?
Yes, Civanmert is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Civanmert does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Civanmert
What is the meaning of Civanmert?
Civanmert means “brave, generous and magnanimous”. From Persian javānmard, combining javān, young, and mard, man. Beyond its literal components, the word developed the sense of a brave, generous and honourable person.
Is Civanmert a boy’s name?
Yes, Civanmert is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Civanmert in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Civanmert nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Civanmert?
Civanmert is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Civanmert have?
Civanmert has 3 syllables and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Civanmert?
Civanmert does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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