Certificate of Name
Sevinc
Feminine
Azerbaijani
Meaning & Origin
Sevinc is an Azerbaijani feminine given name meaning "joy" in Azerbaijani. It is a cognate of the Turkish name Sevinç, which carries the same meaning. The name reflects a common cross-cultural tradition of naming children after positive emotions and virtues. Cultural Significance In Turkish and Azerbaijani onomastics, the root sevin- conveys feelings of happiness and glee. The variant Sevinj is also used in Azerbaijani. The name is predominantly used for females, though it occasionally appears as a surname in Turkey and Azerbaijan. Geographic Distribution While most common in Azerbaijan, the name also appears in Turkey, where it is both a given name and a toponym. Villages named Sevinç exist in the Manavgat district of Antalya Province and the Odunpazarı district of Kütahya Province, reflecting the word's integration into place names. Meaning: Joy, happiness Origin: Azerbaijani (also Turkish) Type: Given name (feminine) Usage regions: Azerbaijan, Turkey
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