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Sevi

♂ Boy

Pronounced SEH-vee /ˈsɛ.vi/High

Meaning: Variously the Turkish sevi, 'love', and the Hebrew Tzvi/Sevi, 'a deer; a gazelle'; used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Love; a deer: Sevi is Turkish/Hebrew. Sweet, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowTurkish, Hebrew
MeaningVariously the Turkish sevi, 'love', and the Hebrew Tzvi/Sevi, 'a deer; a gazelle'; used for both sexes; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8830 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 22

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420212024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sevi comes variously from the Turkish sevi, 'love', and the Hebrew Tzvi/Sevi, 'a deer; a gazelle'; used for both sexes (routes layered, which we note). A sweet, modern name (here for a boy; slug distinguished; said 'SEH-vee').

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish and Jewish families. Rare, love-and-a-deer at the root, and sweet.

Did you know? Sevi is variously the Turkish 'love' and the Hebrew Tzvi/Sevi, 'a deer; a gazelle' — a sweet name, used for both sexes (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'SEH-vee').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Sevi — unisex; routes layered

Variations

SevimTzviSevie

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sevi mean?

Sevi is variously Turkish 'love' and Hebrew 'a deer; a gazelle'; used for both sexes; here for a boy. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Sevi?

It's said SEH-vee /ˈsɛ.vi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sevi a boy or girl name?

Sevi is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Sevi?

Sevi is a very rare name in the U.S.

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