Unisex name
Özveri name meaning
“self-sacrifice for a purpose; selflessness”
Özveri means “self-sacrifice for a purpose” or “selflessness.” Used for both girls and boys in Türkiye, it is a Turkish word formed from öz and the verb ver-, “to give.” A concrete association is voluntarily giving up personal time or resources to help someone else.
What does Özveri mean?
Self-sacrifice for a purpose; selflessness
In Turkish: bir amaç için kendinden verme, fedakârlık
Özveri is a Turkish abstract noun for sacrifice made for a purpose or for the benefit of others. Everyday usage includes voluntarily giving time, effort, or personal resources. As a given name, it directly expresses a virtue and is related in meaning to Fedakâr.
Origin of the name Özveri
It is a Turkish formation combining öz, meaning self, with the verb ver-, to give. It expresses giving up one's own advantage for someone or something else.
How to pronounce Özveri
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /œzveɾi/ |
Is Özveri a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Özveri is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Özveri does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Özveri
Names with related meanings
- Mert♂Brave, honourable, true to one’s word
- Emine♀Trustworthy woman
- Ebrar♀The righteous and virtuous
- Hasan♂Beautiful
- Ahsen♀More beautiful
- Erdem♂Virtue
- Onur♂Honour, self-respect, dignity
- Salih♂Good, virtuous, righteous
- Asil♂Noble, well-rooted
- Kemal♂Maturity, excellence, completeness
- Berra♀Virtuous
- Arel♂A pure, honest person
FAQ about the name Özveri
What is the meaning of Özveri?
Özveri means “self-sacrifice for a purpose; selflessness”. It is a Turkish formation combining öz, meaning self, with the verb ver-, to give. It expresses giving up one's own advantage for someone or something else.
Is Özveri a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Özveri is used for both boys and girls.
Is Özveri in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Özveri nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Özveri?
Özveri is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Özveri have?
Özveri has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Özveri?
Özveri 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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