Boy name
Seviye name meaning
“level, degree; equality”
Seviye means “level,” “degree,” or “equality.” It entered Turkish through Ottoman Turkish from Arabic sawiyya, a word connected with evenness and equality. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it also belongs to everyday Turkish vocabulary. The level of water in a vessel provides a concrete illustration of its meaning.
What does Seviye mean?
Level, degree; equality
In Turkish: düzey, derece; eşitlik
In present-day Turkish, seviye is primarily an ordinary word for a measurable level or degree of proficiency. Its use as a personal name should be distinguished from that everyday function. Its linguistic background involves equality; resemblance to names such as Sevgi and Sevim does not establish a shared origin.
Origin of the name Seviye
Seviye entered Turkish through Ottoman Turkish from Arabic sawiyya. The source word concerns equality or evenness, while Turkish uses it especially for level and degree.
How to pronounce Seviye
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sevije/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | سویه |
| Arabic | سوية |
Is Seviye a boy’s name?
Yes, Seviye is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Seviye 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 Seviye
Famous people named Seviye
- Seviye Akpınar
FAQ about the name Seviye
What is the meaning of Seviye?
Seviye means “level, degree; equality”. Seviye entered Turkish through Ottoman Turkish from Arabic sawiyya. The source word concerns equality or evenness, while Turkish uses it especially for level and degree.
Is Seviye a boy’s name?
Yes, Seviye is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Seviye in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Seviye nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Seviye?
Seviye is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Seviye have?
Seviye has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Seviye?
Seviye 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 Seviye?
Notable people named Seviye include Seviye Akpınar.
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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