Girl name
Sevin name meaning
“rejoice, be glad”
Sevin means “rejoice” or “be glad.” A feminine given name in Türkiye, it is the imperative form of the Turkish verb sevinmek. It shares its root with Sevinç. An invitation to celebrate good news illustrates the name’s everyday verbal meaning and its form as an expression of a wish.
What does Sevin mean?
Rejoice, be glad
In Turkish: sevinç duy, mutlu ol
Sevin is a short Turkish verb-based name that sounds like a wish or appeal. Although it belongs to the broader root family associated with love, its direct meaning concerns feeling joy. It resembles Sevinç and Sevil, but each name has a distinct grammatical form and meaning.
The ending “-in” is a common final sound with no single meaning across these names. Derin, Yasemin and Aylin each need to be understood through their own formation. More girl names ending in -in →
Origin of the name Sevin
Formed from the imperative of Turkish sevinmek, to feel joy or be glad. It shares its root with sevinç, joy.
Double names with Sevin
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Sevin Eylem
Meaning of each name
- Sevin: rejoice, be glad
- Eylem: carrying something out; action or activity
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Duru Sevin
Meaning of each name
- Duru: clear, pure; free from cloudiness
- Sevin: rejoice, be glad
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Sevin Bal
Meaning of each name
- Sevin: rejoice, be glad
- Bal: honey, the sweet food made by bees
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Birgül Sevin
Meaning of each name
- Birgül: one rose; a single rose blossom
- Sevin: rejoice, be glad
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Sevin Aynur
Meaning of each name
- Sevin: rejoice, be glad
- Aynur: moonlight; the moon’s radiance
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Ada Sevin
Meaning of each name
- Ada: island; land surrounded by water
- Sevin: rejoice, be glad
How to pronounce Sevin
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sevin/ |
Is Sevin a girl’s name?
Yes, Sevin is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Sevin does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 9 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Şevin
Names that sound like Sevin
Names with related meanings
- Aden♀Delight
- Büşra♀Glad tidings
- Tuğba♀Blessedness, happiness
- Serra♀Prosperity and well-being
- Hüma♀Mythical bird bringing fortune and happiness
- Cennet♀Paradise
- Hümanur♀Name evoking the huma bird and light
- Tuba♀Blessedness, happiness
- Neşe♀Joy, cheerfulness, heartfelt happiness
- Hande♀Laughter, a smile and cheerful expression
- Ruken♀Smiling-faced
- Mizgin♀Glad tidings
Famous people named Sevin
- Sevin Okyay · b. 1942
- Sevin Berk · b. 1941
- Sevin Coşkun · b. 1980
- Sevin Aksoy
- Sevin Güney
- Sevin Güvenç · b. 1938
- Sevin Yayın · b. 1940
FAQ about the name Sevin
What is the meaning of Sevin?
Sevin means “rejoice, be glad”. Formed from the imperative of Turkish sevinmek, to feel joy or be glad. It shares its root with sevinç, joy.
Is Sevin a girl’s name?
Yes, Sevin is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Sevin in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Sevin nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Sevin?
Sevin is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Sevin have?
Sevin has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Sevin?
Sevin does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 9 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Sevin?
Other spellings: Şevin.
What names go well with Sevin?
Some ideas: Sevin Eylem; Duru Sevin; Sevin Bal.
Famous people named Sevin?
Notable people named Sevin include Sevin Okyay, Sevin Berk, Sevin Coşkun.
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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