Cevdet

Cevdet is the Turkish form of the Arabic name Jawdat. In German translation, this name means 'the mature', 'the outstanding', 'the attractive', or 'the excellent'.

What does the name Cevdet mean?

The boy's name Cevdet represents the Turkish variant of the Arabic name Jawdat. In German, its meaning can be rendered as 'the mature', 'the outstanding', 'the attractive', or 'the excellent'. The etymology can be traced back to the Arabic word jada (جاد), which means 'outstanding', 'excellent', and 'superior'. An alternative spelling is Gawdat.

Where does the name Cevdet come from?

Cevdet is a masculine first name with Arabic roots that carries the meaning 'the mature'.

How do you pronounce Cevdet?

The pronunciation of Cevdet is two syllables and compact. In German phonetics, the name is usually pronounced as 'Cev-det' [dʒevˈdet] or [tʃevˈdet], with the emphasis on the final syllable. The distinctive ending '-det' gives the name a clear, somewhat angular finish. This makes Cevdet precise and determined – a name with a clear structure that radiates a sober and goal-oriented presence.

Popularity

In Germany, Cevdet is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,453rd on the list of the most common male first names. Its highest ranking was in 2008 at 1,535th place. Over the last ten years, Cevdet has been given as a first name approximately 20 times, placing it 5,091st in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, Cevdet is ranked 4,012th.

Nicknames & pet names

Cev / Cevoo

Famous people

• Ahmed Cevdet Pascha (historian)
• Cevdet Sümer (equestrian)
• Melih Cevdet Anday (Turkish poet)