Boy name
Evliya name meaning
“saints; in Turkish, a saintly person”
Evliya means saints and can also denote a single saintly person in Turkish. It comes from Arabic awliyāʾ, the plural of walī, and is used for boys in Türkiye. The Ottoman traveler Evliya Çelebi, author of the Seyahatnâme, provides a historical and literary association.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Evliya mean?
Saints; in Turkish, a saintly person
In Turkish: veliler, ermişler; Türkçede ermiş kişi
Evliya is used in Turkish religious and mystical writing for a saintly figure. Its Arabic plural origin has not prevented singular use in Turkish. A major historical namesake is Evliya Çelebi, the traveler and author of the Seyahatname, which also gives the name a literary association.
How popular is Evliya?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 1provinces
Where is Evliya in the top 30?
1 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Evliya
Evliya derives from Arabic awliyāʾ, the plural of walī, “friend, protector, saint.” Despite its plural origin, Turkish can use it for an individual saint.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Evliya in the Quran? | As a word · أولياء · 10:62The Arabic source word awliyāʾ occurs in the Quran as a plural noun meaning friends, allies, or protectors. |
| Starts with | E · Ev |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Evliya
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Evliya Saadettin
Meaning of each name
- Evliya: saints; in Turkish, a saintly person
- Saadettin: felicity or good fortune of the faith
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Behiç Evliya
Meaning of each name
- Behiç: beautiful, pleasing; bringing delight
- Evliya: saints; in Turkish, a saintly person
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Evliya Diyar
Meaning of each name
- Evliya: saints; in Turkish, a saintly person
- Diyar: land; country, homeland
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Bican Evliya
Meaning of each name
- Bican: lifeless; having relinquished the self
- Evliya: saints; in Turkish, a saintly person
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Evliya Fikrettin
Meaning of each name
- Evliya: saints; in Turkish, a saintly person
- Fikrettin: Thought of the faith
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Vehbi Evliya
Meaning of each name
- Vehbi: bestowed as a gift; God-given
- Evliya: saints; in Turkish, a saintly person
How to pronounce Evliya
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /evlija/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | اولیا |
| Arabic | أولياء |
Is Evliya a boy’s name?
Yes, Evliya is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Evliya appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Evliya
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Evliya
- Evliya Parlak · b. 1946
- Evliya Akdeniz
FAQ about the name Evliya
What is the meaning of Evliya?
Evliya means “saints; in Turkish, a saintly person”. Evliya derives from Arabic awliyāʾ, the plural of walī, “friend, protector, saint.” Despite its plural origin, Turkish can use it for an individual saint.
Is Evliya a boy’s name?
Yes, Evliya is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Evliya in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic source word awliyāʾ occurs in the Quran as a plural noun meaning friends, allies, or protectors. (e.g.: 10:62)
What is the origin of the name Evliya?
Evliya is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Evliya have?
Evliya has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Evliya?
Evliya appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Evliya?
Some ideas: Evliya Saadettin; Behiç Evliya; Evliya Diyar.
Famous people named Evliya?
Notable people named Evliya include Evliya Parlak, Evliya Akdeniz.
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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