Girl name
Şevkiye name meaning
“associated with ardor and eager longing”
Şevkiye means “associated with ardor and eager longing.” It derives from Arabic shawq, meaning “longing” or “intense desire,” and is the feminine counterpart of Şevki. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it corresponds to Arabic shawqiyya. Its literary imagery includes the eager anticipation of reunion expressed in poetry.
What does Şevkiye mean?
Associated with ardor and eager longing
In Turkish: şevkle, coşkun istekle ilgili
Şevkiye is linked to the enthusiasm and heartfelt eagerness conveyed by Turkish şevk. Its root also carries longing, a sense found in poetry and mystical writing. It belongs to the same name family as Şevki, while those literary associations alone do not establish a specifically religious classification.
The ending “-ye” has no single independent meaning across these names. In Rukiye, Safiye and Aliye, the ending is understood through each name’s linguistic origin and structure. More girl names ending in -ye →
Origin of the name Şevkiye
It is the feminine counterpart of Şevki, derived from Arabic shawq, ardent longing or eagerness. The corresponding Arabic formation is shawqiyya.
How to pronounce Şevkiye
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃevkije/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | شوقيه |
| Arabic | شوقية |
Is Şevkiye a girl’s name?
Yes, Şevkiye is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Şevkiye 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 Şevkiye
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
Famous people named Şevkiye
- Şevkiye May · b. 1915
FAQ about the name Şevkiye
What is the meaning of Şevkiye?
Şevkiye means “associated with ardor and eager longing”. It is the feminine counterpart of Şevki, derived from Arabic shawq, ardent longing or eagerness. The corresponding Arabic formation is shawqiyya.
Is Şevkiye a girl’s name?
Yes, Şevkiye is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Şevkiye in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şevkiye nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şevkiye?
Şevkiye is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Şevkiye have?
Şevkiye has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Şevkiye?
Şevkiye 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 Şevkiye?
Notable people named Şevkiye include Şevkiye May.
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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