Girl name
Sevra name meaning
“Uprising, revolution”
Sevra means “uprising” or “revolution.” It comes from Arabic thawra, with the initial Arabic th sound represented by s in the Turkish form. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it has a concrete association with historical scenes of public gatherings and movements seeking a change in the established order.
What does Sevra mean?
Uprising, revolution
In Turkish: Ayaklanma, devrim
Sevra is a name associated with collective action and fundamental change. Its Arabic source word describes an uprising or political revolution, giving the name a direct connection with transformation. The Turkish form reflects a sound adaptation from the source language, while its meaning places it near the Turkish given name Devrim.
The ending “-ra” is a shared final sound rather than a meaningful suffix in Zehra, Azra and Esra. Their meanings come from the whole name, not the final two letters. More girl names ending in -ra →
Origin of the name Sevra
Sevra is explained through Arabic thawra, ‘uprising, revolution.’ Rendering the initial Arabic th sound as s accounts for the form Sevra; resemblance to other names does not establish additional origins.
How to pronounce Sevra
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sevɾa/ |
Is Sevra a girl’s name?
Yes, Sevra is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Sevra 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 Sevra
Famous people named Sevra
- Sevra Baklacı · b. 1983
FAQ about the name Sevra
What is the meaning of Sevra?
Sevra means “Uprising, revolution”. Sevra is explained through Arabic thawra, ‘uprising, revolution.’ Rendering the initial Arabic th sound as s accounts for the form Sevra; resemblance to other names does not establish additional origins.
Is Sevra a girl’s name?
Yes, Sevra is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Sevra in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Sevra nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Sevra?
Sevra is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Sevra have?
Sevra has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Sevra?
Sevra 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 Sevra?
Notable people named Sevra include Sevra Baklacı.
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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