Unisex name
Tasvir name meaning
“depiction; portrayal in words or images”
Tasvir means “depiction” or “portrayal in words or images.” It comes from Arabic taṣwīr, meaning the formation of an image or shape, through Ottoman Turkish. Used for both girls and boys in Türkiye, the name has a concrete association with a landscape represented in painting or described in literature.
What does Tasvir mean?
Depiction; portrayal in words or images
In Turkish: betimleme; resimle veya sözle anlatım
Tasvir refers to creating a representation in words or images. In literature it describes the detailed portrayal of a place, appearance, or scene, and it also belongs to the vocabulary of visual art. As a name it evokes representation and expression; its Arabic origin alone does not make it religious.
Origin of the name Tasvir
From Arabic taṣwīr, ‘giving form’ or ‘creating an image’, borrowed into Turkish through Ottoman usage.
How to pronounce Tasvir
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tasviɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | تصویر |
| Arabic | تصوير |
Is Tasvir a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Tasvir is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Tasvir does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Tasvir
What is the meaning of Tasvir?
Tasvir means “depiction; portrayal in words or images”. From Arabic taṣwīr, ‘giving form’ or ‘creating an image’, borrowed into Turkish through Ottoman usage.
Is Tasvir a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Tasvir is used for both boys and girls.
Is Tasvir in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Tasvir nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Tasvir?
Tasvir is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Tasvir have?
Tasvir has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Tasvir?
Tasvir 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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