Arseven is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Celal Esat Arseven (1876–1971), Turkish painter, writer, and politician Rıza Arseven (1906–1989), Turkish fencer (born 1950), Turkish politician Ali Arseven (1976- ), German/ Turkish Entrepreneur and one of the most successful opticians worldwide Tara Arseven (1987- ), American/Turkish fine art and portrait photographer