güven

Güven is a Turkish noun meaning trust, confidence, faith, or security. It denotes a belief in the reliability of a person, institution, or system, and it is used in everyday speech as well as formal or philosophical contexts. Common phrases include güven duymak (to feel trust), güvenli (safe), güvenilir (reliable), and güvenlik (security). As a concept, gü­ven encompasses interpersonal trust as well as confidence in public institutions, the economy, or the rule of law.

Etymology and usage in Turkish reflect its place in the core vocabulary of the language. The word belongs to Turkic lexicon and is cognate with Azerbaijani güvən and related forms in other Turkic languages. It appears widely in Turkish literature, proverbs, media, and contemporary discourse, where it is associated with reliability, safety, and mutual confidence.

As a name, Güven is used as a masculine given name in Turkey and also as a surname within Turkish-speaking communities. It is common across different regions and in the Turkish diaspora, where it may appear in various professional fields.

Notable people with the name Güven or bearing it as a surname come from diverse backgrounds, including sports, politics, and the arts, reflecting the term’s broad cultural resonance. For related terms, see güvenmek (to trust), güvenlik (security), and güvenilir (reliable).