Girl name
Sevgili name meaning
“beloved; dearly cherished”
Sevgili means “beloved” or “dearly cherished.” It comes from the Turkish adjective formed by adding -li to sevgi, meaning love, and also functions as a noun for a beloved. Used as a girls’ name in Türkiye, it has a familiar association with affectionate addresses in letters and poetry.
What does Sevgili mean?
Beloved; dearly cherished
In Turkish: sevilen; gönülden bağlılık duyulan
Sevgili is used in Turkish as an affectionate form of address and, in poetry, for the beloved. In everyday speech it can also denote a romantic partner. As a given name, it belongs to the vocabulary of love and attachment, sharing a root with Sevgi, Sevil, and Sevim.
Origin of the name Sevgili
Sevgili comes from the Turkish adjective formed with sevgi, love, and the suffix -li. The word also functions as a noun meaning a beloved person.
How to pronounce Sevgili
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sevɡili/ |
Is Sevgili a girl’s name?
Yes, Sevgili is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Sevgili does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Sevgili
Names with related meanings
- Meryem♀Beloved, loved one
- Mihra♀Sun
- Özlem♀Longing for reunion
- Sevim♀Affection
- Yaren♀Friend, close companion
- Züleyha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Bade♀Wine
- Sıla♀A longed-for home
- Zeliha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Buse♀A kiss expressing affection
- Dila♀O heart, O beloved heart
- Mila♀Dear, beloved, lovely
FAQ about the name Sevgili
What is the meaning of Sevgili?
Sevgili means “beloved; dearly cherished”. Sevgili comes from the Turkish adjective formed with sevgi, love, and the suffix -li. The word also functions as a noun meaning a beloved person.
Is Sevgili a girl’s name?
Yes, Sevgili is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Sevgili in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Sevgili nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Sevgili?
Sevgili is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Sevgili have?
Sevgili has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Sevgili?
Sevgili 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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