Boy name
Nevşat name meaning
“New joy, fresh happiness”
Nevşat means “new joy” or “fresh happiness.” It is a Turkish form of Nevşad, combining Persian now, “new,” and shād, “joyful” or “happy,” with a changed final consonant. Used for boys in Türkiye, it evokes a celebration marking a new beginning and connects directly with Nevşad.
What does Nevşat mean?
New joy, fresh happiness
In Turkish: Yeni sevinç, taze mutluluk
Nevşat is a masculine name bringing together newness and joy. It belongs to the tradition of Persian compound names used in Turkish and is closely related to Nevşad. Its imagery suggests fresh happiness or renewed gladness, while the similar-sounding name Neşat shares an association with joy through a separate linguistic source.
Origin of the name Nevşat
Nevşat is interpreted as a form of Nevşad, combining Persian nev, ‘new,’ and šād, ‘happy, joyful,’ with final consonant devoicing. It resembles Neşat, from Arabic nešāṭ, ‘vitality, joy,’ but the two analyses are distinct.
How to pronounce Nevşat
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nevʃat/ |
Is Nevşat a boy’s name?
Yes, Nevşat is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Nevşat does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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Famous people named Nevşat
- Nevşat Özer · b. 1943
FAQ about the name Nevşat
What is the meaning of Nevşat?
Nevşat means “New joy, fresh happiness”. Nevşat is interpreted as a form of Nevşad, combining Persian nev, ‘new,’ and šād, ‘happy, joyful,’ with final consonant devoicing. It resembles Neşat, from Arabic nešāṭ, ‘vitality, joy,’ but the two analyses are distinct.
Is Nevşat a boy’s name?
Yes, Nevşat is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Nevşat in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Nevşat nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Nevşat?
Nevşat is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Nevşat have?
Nevşat has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Nevşat?
Nevşat does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Nevşat?
Notable people named Nevşat include Nevşat Özer.
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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