Sevara
Sevara is a Muslim girl name meaning “Usually explained as beloved, cherished one”.
| Meaning | Usually explained as beloved, cherished one |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Uzbek (Turkic) |
| Pronunciation | seh-VAH-rah |
| Muslim name? | Used by Muslims |
Meaning and origin of Sevara
Sevara is usually explained as coming from the Turkic verb sev-, to love, which is shared by Uzbek, Turkish and related languages; the Turkish words sevgi, love, and sevgili, beloved, come from the same verb. On this reading Sevara means a beloved or cherished girl, one who is loved. The exact formation of the ending is not entirely clear, so 'beloved' should be taken as the common explanation rather than a settled fact. It is in any case a Turkic name with no Arabic root.
Sevara has become one of the recognisably modern Uzbek girls' names in recent decades. It is written Sevara in the Latin alphabet and Севара in Cyrillic, which is still widely used in Uzbekistan, and pronounced seh-VAH-rah, with the stress on the middle syllable. The name is also found among Uzbek families in Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Russia. Its best-known bearer is Sevara Nazarkhan, the Uzbek singer who reached an international audience in the 2000s with recordings on Peter Gabriel's Real World label, blending traditional Uzbek music with modern production.
Famous people named Sevara
- Sevara Nazarkhan — Uzbek singer known internationally for her recordings on the Real World label
Is Sevara a Muslim name?
Yes, Sevara is used by Muslim families, mainly in Uzbekistan and Central Asia. It is a Turkic name rather than an Arabic one, and its loving meaning makes it acceptable for a Muslim girl.
Where is the name Sevara used?
Common in Uzbekistan and among Uzbek communities in Central Asia and Russia.
Gifts with the name Sevara
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sevara mean?
Sevara means 'Usually explained as beloved, cherished one'. It comes from Uzbek (Turkic).
Is Sevara a Muslim name?
Yes, Sevara is used by Muslim families, mainly in Uzbekistan and Central Asia. It is a Turkic name rather than an Arabic one, and its loving meaning makes it acceptable for a Muslim girl.
How do you pronounce Sevara?
Sevara is pronounced seh-VAH-rah.
How do you write Sevara in Cyrillic?
In Cyrillic script Sevara is written Севара.
What Arabic name has a similar meaning to Sevara?
Habiba and Mahbuba, both meaning beloved, are Arabic names with a similar sense; Mahbuba is also used in Uzbekistan.