Girl name
Kevser name meaning
“abundant good; a river in Paradise”
Kevser means abundant good and also names a river in Paradise in Islamic tradition. It comes from Arabic kawthar, a word associated with abundance. Used for girls in Türkiye, it shares its name with a Quranic sura and evokes the flowing river and pool described in traditional accounts of Paradise.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Kevser mean?
Abundant good; a river in Paradise
In Turkish: bol hayır; cennetteki ırmak
Kevser names the Quran's 108th chapter and appears in its opening verse. Its sense of abundance is joined in Islamic interpretation with a river and pool in Paradise, giving the name both blessing and water imagery within a clear religious and literary tradition.
How popular is Kevser?
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
- 25provinces
Where is Kevser in the top 30?
25 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 Kevser
From Arabic kawthar, associated with abundance and plentiful good. Islamic tradition also uses it for a river and a pool in Paradise.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Kevser in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · الكوثر · 108:1Kevser appears in the Quran as الكوثر and also gives its name to the sura containing that word. |
| Starts with | K · Ke |
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 Kevser
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Kevser Afranur
Meaning of each name
- Kevser: abundant good; a river in Paradise
- Afranur: a name combining fair whiteness and light
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Ayşenur Kevser
Meaning of each name
- Ayşenur: Ayşe combined with Nur, meaning light
- Kevser: abundant good; a river in Paradise
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Kevser Rüya
Meaning of each name
- Kevser: abundant good; a river in Paradise
- Rüya: a dream in sleep; a cherished vision
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Vesile Kevser
Meaning of each name
- Vesile: a means, intermediary or opportunity
- Kevser: abundant good; a river in Paradise
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Kevser Serap
Meaning of each name
- Kevser: abundant good; a river in Paradise
- Serap: a mirage resembling distant water
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Marya Kevser
Meaning of each name
- Marya: Beloved; cherished
- Kevser: abundant good; a river in Paradise
How to pronounce Kevser
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kevseɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | كوثر |
Is Kevser a girl’s name?
Yes, Kevser is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Kevser appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Kevser
Names with related meanings
- Umay♀Protective female figure in ancient Turkic belief
- Tuğba♀Blessedness, happiness
- Feyza♀Abundance, plenty
- Tuba♀Blessedness, happiness
- Nimet♀A blessing
- Olcay♂♀Good fortune, luck, auspiciousness
- Armağan♂♀A gift
- Neval♀Gift, bestowal
- Dora♂♀Gift
- Lütfiye♀Associated with kindness, grace and favour
- Atiye♀Gift, bestowal, grant
- Olga♀Holy, blessed
Famous people named Kevser
- Kevser Yeşiltaş · b. 1971
- Kevser Ruhi · b. 1961
- Kevser Sungur
- Kevser Erdem
- Kevser Eroğlu
- Kevser Erol
- Kevser Gülcihan Balcı
- Kevser Gümüşsu
- Kevser Gündoğdu · b. 2003
- Kevser Işık
- Kevser Kahraman
- Kevser Kartal · b. 2001
FAQ about the name Kevser
What is the meaning of Kevser?
Kevser means “abundant good; a river in Paradise”. From Arabic kawthar, associated with abundance and plentiful good. Islamic tradition also uses it for a river and a pool in Paradise.
Is Kevser a girl’s name?
Yes, Kevser is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Kevser in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. Kevser appears in the Quran as الكوثر and also gives its name to the sura containing that word. (e.g.: 108:1)
What is the origin of the name Kevser?
Kevser is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Kevser have?
Kevser has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Kevser?
Kevser appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Kevser?
Some ideas: Kevser Afranur; Ayşenur Kevser; Kevser Rüya.
Famous people named Kevser?
Notable people named Kevser include Kevser Yeşiltaş, Kevser Ruhi, Kevser Sungur.
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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