Girl name
Şivekar name meaning
“coy, graceful; coquettish”
Şivekar means “coy, graceful” or “coquettish.” It combines Persian shīve, “manner,” “bearing” or “coquetry,” with -kār, an element expressing an activity or quality. Used for girls in Türkiye and also written Şivekâr, the name is associated with classical poetry's descriptions of graceful gestures and playful reserve.
What does Şivekar mean?
Coy, graceful; coquettish
In Turkish: nazlı, edalı; işveli
Şivekâr draws on the sense of şive associated with charm and coyness, rather than pronunciation. It belongs to the Persian-style formations found among Ottoman female names, with the historical Şivekâr Sultan providing an example. The compound as a whole conveys literary grace and coquetry rather than a way of speaking.
Origin of the name Şivekar
It combines Persian shīva, “manner, charm, coyness,” with -kār, an element describing activity or a characteristic. It entered Turkish as Şivekâr.
How to pronounce Şivekar
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃivekaɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | شیوه کار |
Is Şivekar a girl’s name?
Yes, Şivekar is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Şivekar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Şivekar
What is the meaning of Şivekar?
Şivekar means “coy, graceful; coquettish”. It combines Persian shīva, “manner, charm, coyness,” with -kār, an element describing activity or a characteristic. It entered Turkish as Şivekâr.
Is Şivekar a girl’s name?
Yes, Şivekar is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Şivekar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şivekar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şivekar?
Şivekar is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Şivekar have?
Şivekar has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Şivekar?
Şivekar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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