Girl name
Esved name meaning
“black; dark-coloured”
Esved means “black” or “dark-coloured.” It is a Turkish rendering of Arabic aswad and is used as a girl’s name in Türkiye. The variant Esvet reflects a change in the final consonant. Night darkness and black stone offer concrete images of the colour expressed by the name.
What does Esved mean?
Black; dark-coloured
In Turkish: siyah, kara renkli
Under the likely connection with Esved, Esvet is a personal name derived from a colour word. The same Arabic adjective occurs in Hacerülesved, the Turkish name for the Black Stone at the Kaaba. The history of this spelling as a female name needs further verification.
Origin of the name Esved
It probably derives from Arabic aswad, 'black', through the Turkish form Esved. The spelling Esvet reflects devoicing of the final consonant in Turkish pronunciation.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Esved in the Quran? | As a word · الأسود · 2:187The source word of Esved occurs in the Quran as a colour adjective in the expression describing the black thread. |
| Starts with | E · Es |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Esved
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /esved/ |
| Arabic | أسود |
Is Esved a girl’s name?
Yes, Esved is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Esved does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Esved
FAQ about the name Esved
What is the meaning of Esved?
Esved means “black; dark-coloured”. It probably derives from Arabic aswad, 'black', through the Turkish form Esved. The spelling Esvet reflects devoicing of the final consonant in Turkish pronunciation.
Is Esved a girl’s name?
Yes, Esved is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Esved in the Quran?
As a word. The source word of Esved occurs in the Quran as a colour adjective in the expression describing the black thread. (e.g.: 2:187)
What is the origin of the name Esved?
Esved is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Esved have?
Esved has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Esved?
Esved does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
What are other spellings of Esved?
Other spellings: Esvet.
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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