Unisex name
Onursev name meaning
“love honour; value dignity”
Onursev means “love honor” or “value dignity.” It combines onur, the Turkish word for honor borrowed from French honneur, with sev, the Turkish command “love.” Used for girls and boys in Türkiye, its phrase-like structure connects it with Onur and with names built around the verb sevmek.
- Gender
- ♂♀ Unisex
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- Rare
What does Onursev mean?
Love honour; value dignity
In Turkish: onuru sev; saygınlığa değer ver
Onursev can be read as a compound linking honour with the act of loving. Turkish onur encompasses both a sense of personal dignity and social esteem. The construction relates it to Onur and other names containing sev; its wording expresses a value rather than describing a bearer’s personality.
Origin of the name Onursev
It probably combines Turkish onur, borrowed from French honneur, “honour,” with sev, the imperative of Turkish sev-, “to love.” On this reading, the compound forms a wish or exhortation.
| Linguistic origin | European languages, Turkish |
|---|---|
| Is Onursev in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | O · On |
How to pronounce Onursev
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /onuɾsev/ |
Is Onursev a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Onursev is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Onursev does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Onursev
What is the meaning of Onursev?
Onursev means “love honour; value dignity”. It probably combines Turkish onur, borrowed from French honneur, “honour,” with sev, the imperative of Turkish sev-, “to love.” On this reading, the compound forms a wish or exhortation.
Is Onursev a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Onursev is used for both boys and girls.
Is Onursev in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Onursev nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Onursev?
Onursev is of European languages and Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Onursev have?
Onursev has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Onursev?
Onursev does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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