Boy name
Tevhit name meaning
“unification; affirming the oneness of God”
Tevhit means “unification” or “affirming the oneness of God.” It comes from Arabic tawḥīd and is used as a boy's name in Türkiye, also spelled Tevhid. A literary association is the Ottoman poetic genre called tevhit, whose works address the unity of God.
What does Tevhit mean?
Unification; affirming the oneness of God
In Turkish: birleme; Allah'ın birliğini kabul etme
Tevhit is a central term in Islamic thought for the oneness of God. Turkish also uses it for unification, as in the historical expression Tevhid-i Tedrisat concerning unified education. In literature, it names poems about divine unity, giving the personal name several connected cultural associations.
Origin of the name Tevhit
It comes from Arabic tawḥīd, meaning making one or affirming oneness. Turkish Tevhit reflects the devoicing of the final consonant in Tevhid.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Tevhit
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Tevhit Elyesa
Meaning of each name
- Tevhit: unification; affirming the oneness of God
- Elyesa: my God is salvation; God saves
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Veysi Tevhit
Meaning of each name
- Veysi: connected with Veys or Uways
- Tevhit: unification; affirming the oneness of God
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Tevhit Necat
Meaning of each name
- Tevhit: unification; affirming the oneness of God
- Necat: deliverance; escape from danger
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Üveys Tevhit
Meaning of each name
- Üveys: little wolf; wolf cub
- Tevhit: unification; affirming the oneness of God
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Tevhit Halit
Meaning of each name
- Tevhit: unification; affirming the oneness of God
- Halit: lasting, enduring; immortal
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Yusuf Tevhit
Meaning of each name
- Yusuf: may God add; may God increase
- Tevhit: unification; affirming the oneness of God
How to pronounce Tevhit
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tevhit/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | توحید |
| Arabic | توحيد |
Is Tevhit a boy’s name?
Yes, Tevhit is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Tevhit does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Tevhit
Names with related meanings
- İlyas♂My God is Yahweh
- Selahattin♂Righteousness of the faith
- Nurettin♂Light of the faith or religion
- İslam♂Submission to God
- Baver♂Belief, faith, trust
- Resul♂Messenger
- Cihat♂Striving, struggle
- Necmettin♂Star of the faith
- Hanifi♂Associated with hanif belief and religious uprightness
- Fahrettin♂The pride or glory of the faith
- Muhittin♂Reviver of the faith
- Bahattin♂Beauty and splendor of the faith
Famous people named Tevhit
- Tevhit Karakaya · b. 1955
- Tevhit Bilge · b. 1919
- Tevhit Ayengin · b. 1965
FAQ about the name Tevhit
What is the meaning of Tevhit?
Tevhit means “unification; affirming the oneness of God”. It comes from Arabic tawḥīd, meaning making one or affirming oneness. Turkish Tevhit reflects the devoicing of the final consonant in Tevhid.
Is Tevhit a boy’s name?
Yes, Tevhit is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Tevhit in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Tevhit nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Tevhit?
Tevhit is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Tevhit have?
Tevhit has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Tevhit?
Tevhit does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Tevhit?
Other spellings: Tevhid.
What names go well with Tevhit?
Some ideas: Tevhit Elyesa; Veysi Tevhit; Tevhit Necat.
Famous people named Tevhit?
Notable people named Tevhit include Tevhit Karakaya, Tevhit Bilge, Tevhit Ayengin.
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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