Boy name
Şevki name meaning
“associated with enthusiasm, joy, and longing”
Şevki means associated with enthusiasm, joy, and longing. A masculine name in Türkiye, it comes from Arabic shawqī, derived from shawq, meaning strong desire or yearning. Its close Turkish relative is şevk, the word for enthusiasm found in expressions about approaching a task with eagerness.
What does Şevki mean?
Associated with enthusiasm, joy, and longing
In Turkish: coşku, sevinç ve özlemle ilgili
Şevki draws on the senses of enthusiasm and heartfelt desire carried by şevk. Turkish expressions about doing something eagerly reflect one side of the word, while poetry also emphasizes longing. Şevkiye is the related feminine name. Its structure uses an Arabic ending expressing association with the source noun.
Origin of the name Şevki
It derives from Arabic shawqī, formed from shawq, 'longing' or 'eager desire.' Turkish şevk belongs to the same word family.
Double names with Şevki
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Şevki Semir
Meaning of each name
- Şevki: associated with enthusiasm, joy, and longing
- Semir: an evening conversationalist or companion
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Fethi Şevki
Meaning of each name
- Fethi: relating to conquest or opening
- Şevki: associated with enthusiasm, joy, and longing
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Şevki Fikri
Meaning of each name
- Şevki: associated with enthusiasm, joy, and longing
- Fikri: relating to thought; intellectual
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Necmi Şevki
Meaning of each name
- Necmi: of a star; relating to stars
- Şevki: associated with enthusiasm, joy, and longing
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Şevki Menderes
Meaning of each name
- Şevki: associated with enthusiasm, joy, and longing
- Menderes: river bend; winding river
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Vefik Şevki
Meaning of each name
- Vefik: harmonious; compatible, well-matched
- Şevki: associated with enthusiasm, joy, and longing
How to pronounce Şevki
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃevki/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | شوقی |
| Arabic | شوقي |
Is Şevki a boy’s name?
Yes, Şevki is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 98% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Şevki does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 59 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Sevki
Names that sound like Şevki
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Şevki
- Şevki Koru · b. 1913
- Şevki Balmumcu · b. 1905
- Şevki Acuner
- Şevki Karaferya · b. 1938
- Şevki Şenlen · b. 1949
- Şevki Vanlı · b. 1926
- Şevki Yılmaz · b. 1955
- Şevki Akçay · b. 1888
- Şevki Aysan · b. 1903
- Şevki Çınar · b. 1995
- Şevki Ecevit · b. 1914
- Şevki Ekşi · b. 1965
FAQ about the name Şevki
What is the meaning of Şevki?
Şevki means “associated with enthusiasm, joy, and longing”. It derives from Arabic shawqī, formed from shawq, 'longing' or 'eager desire.' Turkish şevk belongs to the same word family.
Is Şevki a boy’s name?
Yes, Şevki is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 98% of bearers are male.
Is Şevki in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şevki nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şevki?
Şevki is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Şevki have?
Şevki has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Şevki?
Şevki does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 59 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Şevki?
Other spellings: Sevki.
What names go well with Şevki?
Some ideas: Şevki Semir; Fethi Şevki; Şevki Fikri.
Famous people named Şevki?
Notable people named Şevki include Şevki Koru, Şevki Balmumcu, Şevki Acuner.
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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