Girl name
Mavi name meaning
“the characteristic color of sky and sea”
Mavi means the characteristic color of the sky and sea. It comes from Arabic māwiyy, meaning related to water or water-colored, and became a Turkish color word. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it evokes a clear blue sky and the surface of the sea.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Mavi mean?
The characteristic color of sky and sea
In Turkish: göğün ve denizin belirgin rengi
Mavi is an example of a color word becoming a personal name. Sky and sea provide its most immediate visual associations in Turkish. The older literary form mai shares its origin, while expressions such as mavi yolculuk show how the color extends into a wider cultural imagination.
How popular is Mavi?
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
- 15provinces
Where is Mavi in the top 30?
15 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 Mavi
From Arabic māwiyy, 'water-related' or 'water-colored.' In Turkish, it became the established name of the color blue.
Double names with Mavi
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Mavi Fisun
Meaning of each name
- Mavi: the characteristic color of sky and sea
- Fisun: enchantment; captivating charm
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Gamze Mavi
Meaning of each name
- Gamze: dimple; a meaningful sidelong glance
- Mavi: the characteristic color of sky and sea
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Mavi Hazel
Meaning of each name
- Mavi: the characteristic color of sky and sea
- Hazel: hazel tree; hazel colour
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Cansel Mavi
Meaning of each name
- Cansel: life and flood; an image of surging life
- Mavi: the characteristic color of sky and sea
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Mavi Jülide
Meaning of each name
- Mavi: the characteristic color of sky and sea
- Jülide: dishevelled, tousled; with tangled hair
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Çoban Mavi
Meaning of each name
- Çoban: shepherd; person tending grazing animals
- Mavi: the characteristic color of sky and sea
How to pronounce Mavi
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mavi/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ماوی |
| Arabic | ماوي |
Is Mavi a girl’s name?
Yes, Mavi is used mostly as a girl’s name. In TÜİK data, 1% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Mavi appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Mavi
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Mavi
- Mavi · b. 1979
- Mavi · b. 2004
FAQ about the name Mavi
What is the meaning of Mavi?
Mavi means “the characteristic color of sky and sea”. From Arabic māwiyy, 'water-related' or 'water-colored.' In Turkish, it became the established name of the color blue.
Is Mavi a girl’s name?
Yes, Mavi is used mostly as a girl’s name. In TÜİK data, 1% of bearers are male.
Is Mavi in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mavi nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mavi?
Mavi is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Mavi have?
Mavi has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Mavi?
Mavi appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Mavi?
Some ideas: Mavi Fisun; Gamze Mavi; Mavi Hazel.
Famous people named Mavi?
Notable people named Mavi include Mavi, Mavi.
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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