Cevahir

Cevahir is a first name that can be used for both men and women. It represents an ancient Turkish form of the Arabic name Jawahir and has its roots in the Persian term Gohar. Translated, it means 'the jewel' or 'the noble diamond'.

What does the name Cevahir mean?

Cevahir, a name for both genders, is an ancient Turkish derivation of the Arabic name Jawahir, which traces back to the Persian word Gohar. Symbolically, it stands for 'the jewel' or 'the noble diamond'. The roots of the name lie in the Old Persian term gohar, gwhr or jwạhr (گوهر), which means 'jewel', 'gem', 'essence', and 'ornament'. Alternatives to this name include Kohar, Gawahir, Javohir, Johara, and Gauhar. Additionally, Cevahir is also common as a surname.

Where does the name Cevahir come from?

The etymology of Cevahir shows that this first name is suitable for both men and women and originates from Old Persian, where it carries the meaning 'the noble diamond'. The Old Persian

How do you pronounce Cevahir?

The pronunciation of Cevahir is three syllables and features a gentle flow. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Ce-va-hir' [dʒeˈvahɪr] or [tʃeˈvahɪr]. This pronunciation unfolds a smooth, melodic movement. The open vowels and the soft '-hir' give the name a pleasant, floating aura. Cevahir thus appears elegant and calm, offering a harmonious sound flow and a fine, balanced presence.

Popularity

In Germany, Cevahir is a rather rare first name. It has not yet made it onto the German name popularity lists. In Austria, it reached its best ranking at 651st place in 1997. From 1984 to 2024, Cevahir was given as a first name in Austria fewer than 10 times, placing it at 5,153rd. In the last ten years, no child has been named this way.

Famous people

• Hüseyin Cevahir (Turkish activist of the 68 movement)