Unisex name
Canfeda name meaning
“self-sacrificing; wholeheartedly devoted”
Canfeda means “self-sacrificing” or “wholeheartedly devoted” and is used for girls and boys in Türkiye. It combines Persian cān, “life,” with Arabic fidāʾ, expressing sacrifice or offering oneself. The Turkish expression can feda provides a direct linguistic association with the devotion expressed by the name.
What does Canfeda mean?
Self-sacrificing; wholeheartedly devoted
In Turkish: canını feda eden; gönülden bağlı
Canfeda conveys the idea of giving one's life for a cause or a loved one. Turkish also uses the word to describe selfless devotion. The Ottoman historical figure Canfeda Hatun provides an example of female name use, while the compound itself expresses an especially strong form of commitment.
Origin of the name Canfeda
Combines Persian jān, 'life or soul,' with Arabic fidāʾ, denoting sacrifice or giving oneself in another's place. The compound entered Turkish through Ottoman usage.
How to pronounce Canfeda
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /d͡ʒanfeda/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | جان فدا |
Is Canfeda a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Canfeda is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Canfeda does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Canfeda
Names with related meanings
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- Eliz♀God is my oath
- Abdulkadir♂Servant of the All-Powerful
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of the Most Merciful
- Akif♂Steadfastly devoted
- Ferhat♂Hero of the Ferhat and Şirin story
- Abdülhamid♂Servant of God, the Praiseworthy
- Emrullah♂God's command or decree
- Hanife♀One devoted to belief in one God
- Aliyar♂Friend or companion of Ali
FAQ about the name Canfeda
What is the meaning of Canfeda?
Canfeda means “self-sacrificing; wholeheartedly devoted”. Combines Persian jān, 'life or soul,' with Arabic fidāʾ, denoting sacrifice or giving oneself in another's place. The compound entered Turkish through Ottoman usage.
Is Canfeda a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Canfeda is used for both boys and girls.
Is Canfeda in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Canfeda nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Canfeda?
Canfeda is of Persian and Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Canfeda have?
Canfeda has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Canfeda?
Canfeda does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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