Girl name
Sevim name meaning
“affection; lovableness”
Sevim means affection and lovableness. It is derived from the Turkish verb sev, meaning to love, and is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. The name belongs to the same word family as Sevgi and Sevil, while the Turkish adjective sevimli expresses a closely related meaning.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Turkish
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Sevim mean?
Affection; lovableness
In Turkish: sevgi, sevilmeye değer oluş
Sevim belongs to the Turkish word family associated with love and affection. It is also connected with sevimli, meaning lovable or endearing, so its imagery extends beyond romantic love to warmth and fondness. Related names include Sevgi, Sevil and Sevinç.
How popular is Sevim?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 8provinces
- Girls named Sevim in Türkiye (2025)
- 159,570
Where is Sevim in the top 30?
8 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Why is Sevim popular?
Sevim's meanings of affection and being worthy of love give this short, easy-to-say name a warm appeal. It remained outside the national newborn top 30 in the supplied years.
Origin of the name Sevim
Derived from the Turkish verb sev-, meaning “to love.” It conveys affection and the quality of being lovable.
Double names with Sevim
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Sevim Ekin
Meaning of each name
- Sevim: affection; lovableness
- Ekin: cultivated crop; culture
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Ülker Sevim
Meaning of each name
- Ülker: the Pleiades star cluster in Taurus
- Sevim: affection; lovableness
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Sevim Tuğçe
Meaning of each name
- Sevim: affection; lovableness
- Tuğçe: a small ceremonial horsehair standard
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Değer Sevim
Meaning of each name
- Değer: worth, importance, value
- Sevim: affection; lovableness
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Sevim Güliz
Meaning of each name
- Sevim: affection; lovableness
- Güliz: the trace or impression of a rose
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Işık Sevim
Meaning of each name
- Işık: illumination that makes sight possible; radiance
- Sevim: affection; lovableness
How to pronounce Sevim
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sevim/ |
Is Sevim a girl’s name?
Yes, Sevim is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Sevim appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Sevim
Names with related meanings
- Meryem♀Beloved, loved one
- Mihra♀Sun
- Özlem♀Longing for reunion
- 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
- Gözde♀Favoured, highly regarded and cherished
Famous people named Sevim
- Sevim Dağdelen · b. 1975
- Sevim Tekeli · b. 1924
- Sevim Sinmez Serbest · b. 1987
- Sevim Burak · b. 1931
- Sevim Gözay · b. 1972
- Sevim Tanürek · b. 1934
- Sevim Belli · b. 1925
- Sevim Çelebi-Gottschlich · b. 1953
- Sevim Ak · b. 1955
- Sevim Akbaş · b. 2005
- Sevim Alan
- Sevim Ali · b. 1973
FAQ about the name Sevim
What is the meaning of Sevim?
Sevim means “affection; lovableness”. Derived from the Turkish verb sev-, meaning “to love.” It conveys affection and the quality of being lovable.
Is Sevim a girl’s name?
Yes, Sevim is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Sevim in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Sevim nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Sevim?
Sevim is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Sevim have?
Sevim has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Sevim?
Sevim appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Sevim?
Some ideas: Sevim Ekin; Ülker Sevim; Sevim Tuğçe.
Famous people named Sevim?
Notable people named Sevim include Sevim Dağdelen, Sevim Tekeli, Sevim Sinmez Serbest.
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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