Boy name
Şavkar name: origin, pronunciation & similar names
Şavkar is a two-syllable masculine given name. Its Arabic-derived element şavk means “light” or “illumination.” Similar names include Şakar, meaning “brave” or “valiant,” and Şakir, meaning “thankful” or “one who expresses gratitude.” The light-related meaning applies specifically to the component şavk.
The name Şavkar at a glance
Syllables
Şav · kar
2 syllables · 6 letters · /ʃavkaɾ/
Use
Boy
1 in our sample of notable people (Wikidata).
Parts of the name
- şavk“light, illumination” · Arabic
The meanings of these parts are recorded in dictionaries.
Source: Wiktionary
Similar names with known meanings
Şavkar: language and spelling facts
The name Şavkar contains şavk.
How to pronounce Şavkar
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃavkaɾ/ |
Is Şavkar a boy’s name?
Yes, Şavkar is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Şavkar 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.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Şavkar
Famous people named Şavkar
- Şavkar Altınel · b. 1953
FAQ about the name Şavkar
Is Şavkar a boy’s name?
Yes, Şavkar is used mostly as a boy’s name.
How many syllables does Şavkar have?
Şavkar has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Şavkar?
Şavkar 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 Şavkar?
Notable people named Şavkar include Şavkar Altınel.
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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