Sevgi as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Sevgi

What is the meaning of the name Sevgi ?

The baby name Sevgi is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈsevgi/ (SEV-gee).

Sevgi is Turkish in Origin.

Sevgi is a Turkish given name meaning “love, affection,” derived from the Turkic verb sev- “to love” with the nominalizing suffix -gi (cf. bilgi “knowledge”). It is pronounced SEV-gee and used chiefly for girls, though it can be unisex in some Turkic-speaking communities. The noun sevgi is widely understood in Turkish and Azerbaijani, and similar forms and meanings appear across other Turkic languages.

Rare before the 20th century, the name grew markedly during the Republican era’s preference for transparent, native Turkish names. Literary visibility came through figures like novelist Sevgi Soysal. Variants and related forms include Sevil (“be loved”), Sevim (“loveliness”), Sevinç (“joy”), Sevda (kindred meaning “passion”), and compounds such as Sevgican or Sevgül; short forms like Sev are affectionate nicknames. The name conveys warmth, compassion, and emotional openness, appealing to parents seeking a clear virtue meaning.