Girl name
Tevfika name meaning
“attainment of success; divine assistance”
Tevfika means “attainment of success” or “divine assistance.” It is the feminine form of Tevfik, from Arabic tawfīq, meaning “bringing into agreement” or “enabling success.” Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it shares its source word with the name of the historical poet Tevfik Fikret.
What does Tevfika mean?
Attainment of success; divine assistance
In Turkish: başarıya erişme; ilahî yardım
Tevfika expresses success together with the help or favorable alignment that makes it possible. This reflects the religious use of tevfik in Ottoman vocabulary. It shares its root with Tevfik, while its final vowel distinguishes the feminine form without changing the central meaning.
Origin of the name Tevfika
The feminine counterpart of Tevfik, from Arabic tawfīq, “bringing into accord, enabling success.” In religious usage it also means divine assistance in attaining a good outcome.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| Is Tevfika in the Quran? | Its source word does · توفيقي · 11:88The source word tawfīq occurs in the Quran with a possessive suffix as توفيقي; Tevfika is a feminine derivative. |
| Starts with | T · Te |
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How to pronounce Tevfika
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tevfika/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | توفيقه |
| Arabic | توفيقة |
Is Tevfika a girl’s name?
Yes, Tevfika is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Tevfika 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.
Names with related meanings
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- Viktorya♀Victory
- Laura♀Laurel
- Victoria♀Victory
- Bernis♀Bringer of victory
- Fetiye♀Relating to conquest or victory
- Galibe♀Victorious
- Latoya♀Victory
FAQ about the name Tevfika
What is the meaning of Tevfika?
Tevfika means “attainment of success; divine assistance”. The feminine counterpart of Tevfik, from Arabic tawfīq, “bringing into accord, enabling success.” In religious usage it also means divine assistance in attaining a good outcome.
Is Tevfika a girl’s name?
Yes, Tevfika is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Tevfika in the Quran?
Its source word does. The source word tawfīq occurs in the Quran with a possessive suffix as توفيقي; Tevfika is a feminine derivative. (e.g.: 11:88)
What is the origin of the name Tevfika?
Tevfika is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Tevfika have?
Tevfika has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Tevfika?
Tevfika 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.
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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