This is the 7258th most frequent Turkish word.
evliya
A saint or holy person in Islamic tradition.
Here, 'Evliya' is used as a proper noun, referring to Evliya Çelebi, a historical figure known for his travels and writings.
Evliya Çelebi, Osmanlı döneminde ünlü bir seyyahtır.
Evliya Çelebi is a famous traveler from the Ottoman period.
In this sentence, 'evliya' is used to mean 'saint', describing a person who is perceived to live a virtuous and morally exemplary life.
Bazı insanların hayatı boyunca bir evliya gibi yaşadığı söylenir.
It is said that some people live their lives like a saint.
Here, 'evliya' is again used to mean 'saint', referencing acclaimed religious or spiritually significant figures whose narratives are shared in cultural traditions.