Where does “cevher” come from?
cevher (Turkish) comes from Ottoman Turkish جوهر, from Arabic جَوْهَر, from Persian گوهر, from Middle Persian gwhl, from Old Persian gauθra.
cevher (Turkish): jewel, gem; essence, substance
Definitions
- jewel, gem; essence, substance
Ancestry of “cevher”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ottoman Turkish | جوهر | jewel, a valuable object used for personal ornamentation, especially one made of precious metals and stones |
| 2 | Arabic | جَوْهَر | gem, jewel; jewel, pearl; jewels |
| 3 | Persian | گوهر | jewel; gem; pearl |
| 4 | Middle Persian | gwhl | substance, essence, nature; jewel; stock, lineage |
| 5 | Old Persian | gauθra | — |