Xhevdet
Xhevdet is a Muslim boy name meaning “Excellence, goodness”.
| Meaning | Excellence, goodness |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Albanian form of Arabic Jawdat |
| Arabic spelling | جودت |
| Pronunciation | jev-DET |
| Arabic root | ج و د (j-w-d) — to be good, excellent |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Xhevdet
Xhevdet is the Albanian form of Arabic jawda, through Turkish Cevdet, meaning 'excellence, goodness'. Albanian writes the j sound as xh. It came into Albanian use in the Ottoman period and remains a traditional name in Muslim families of Kosovo, Albania and North Macedonia.
Is Xhevdet a Muslim name?
Yes. Xhevdet is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, meaning excellence, used by Albanian Muslims.
Where is the name Xhevdet used?
Traditional among Albanian Muslims; Cevdet in Turkey, Dževdet in Bosnia.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Xhevdet mean?
Xhevdet means 'Excellence, goodness'. It comes from Albanian form of Arabic Jawdat.
Is Xhevdet a Muslim name?
Yes. Xhevdet is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, meaning excellence, used by Albanian Muslims.
How do you write Xhevdet in Arabic?
Xhevdet is written جودت in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Xhevdet?
Xhevdet is pronounced jev-DET.