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Selvije
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The first name Selvije, a female form, represents the Albanian variant of the Turkish name Selvi. The meaning of the name is "the cypress."
What does the name Selvije mean?
Selvije is the Albanian spelling of the Turkish name Selvi, which means "the cypress." The term has its roots in the Old Turkish word selvi (سلوی) for "cypress." Other variants include Selvija and Selvira.
Where does the name Selvije come from?
The name Selvije has Old Turkish origins and means "the cypress." The Old Turkish word selvi (سلوی) stands for "cypress." This first name is used in the Albanian language.
How do you pronounce Selvije?
Selvije is pronounced approximately as 'Sel-vi-je.'
Popularity
In Germany, the name Selvije is relatively rare. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2016, when it reached 4,471st. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about ten times, placing it 7,402nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,788th.
Nicknames & pet names
Seli / Selva / Selvo
Frequently asked questions about the name Selvije
What does the name Selvije mean?
Selvije is the Albanian variant of the Turkish name Selvi and means 'the cypress.'
Where does the name Selvije come from?
The name has Old Turkish roots and is used in the Albanian language.
How popular is the name Selvije?
The name Selvije is known in certain regions, particularly in Albania, but does not have the same prevalence as other common first names.