Girl name
Elveda name meaning
“an emotional farewell spoken at parting”
Elveda means an emotional farewell spoken at parting. It comes from Arabic al-wadāʿ, “farewell” or “departure,” with its opening el preserving the Arabic definite article. Used for girls in Türkiye, the name evokes words exchanged before a journey and shares its source with the Turkish word veda.
What does Elveda mean?
An emotional farewell spoken at parting
In Turkish: ayrılırken söylenen duygulu veda sözü
Elveda is a farewell expression that often suggests a more emotional or lasting separation than an ordinary goodbye. In poetry and songs it can mark the end of a period, attachment or connection with a place. As a name it carries this literary imagery, without necessarily implying that a reunion is impossible.
Origin of the name Elveda
It comes from Arabic al-wadāʿ (الوداع), meaning farewell or parting. It shares its source with Turkish veda, while its initial el preserves the Arabic definite article.
How to pronounce Elveda
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /elveda/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | الوداع |
Is Elveda a girl’s name?
Yes, Elveda is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Elveda does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Elveda
What is the meaning of Elveda?
Elveda means “an emotional farewell spoken at parting”. It comes from Arabic al-wadāʿ (الوداع), meaning farewell or parting. It shares its source with Turkish veda, while its initial el preserves the Arabic definite article.
Is Elveda a girl’s name?
Yes, Elveda is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Elveda in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Elveda nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Elveda?
Elveda is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Elveda have?
Elveda has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Elveda?
Elveda 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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