Evliya
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About Evliya
Ultimately derived from the Arabic awliya, Evliya is a Turkish name from the Ottoman period, that may be interpreted to mean "saint", "mahatma", "guardian", or "holy person". It is most notably associated with the Turkish explorer, Evliya Çelebi, who spent more than 40 years traveling and recording his experiences in the 17th-century.
Evliya for boys
Predominantly used in its native Turkey, it is given almost exclusively to boys, though a small number of girls have also received the name, perhaps owing to its similarities to names like Esila and Aliye.
A contemporary bearer of the name is actor and writer Evliya Aykan.
Evliya for girls
Most notably associated with a 17th-century Turkish explorer called Evliya Çelebi and with the contemporary Turkish actor Evliya Aykan, this name is used predominantly in its native Turkey, and given almost exclusively to boys. However, a very small number of girls have also received the name, with stats suggesting the split is around 90:10.
The name ultimately comes from the Arabic awliya and can be interpreted to mean "saint", "mahatma", "guardian", or "holy person".
Pronounced ev-LEE-yah.