Boy name
Cefo name: origin, pronunciation & similar names
Cefo is a two-syllable masculine given name used in Türkiye. It also appears in Turkish cinema as the name of Nesrin's husband in Toz Bezi. Similar-sounding Cefa means “torment,” “hardship” or “hurtful treatment,” while Cenk means “battle,” “combat” or “intense struggle.”
The name Cefo at a glance
Syllables
Ce · fo
2 syllables · 4 letters · /d͡ʒefo/
Use
Boy
1 in our sample of notable people (Wikidata).
Documented use
Cefo also occurs as a fictional character name in Turkish cinema, naming Nesrin's husband in the film Toz Bezi.
Source: Mithat Alam Film Merkezi
Similar names with known meanings
Cefo: language and spelling facts
How to pronounce Cefo
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /d͡ʒefo/ |
Is Cefo a boy’s name?
Yes, Cefo is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Cefo does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Cefo
Famous people named Cefo
- Cefo Çarekız
FAQ about the name Cefo
Is Cefo a boy’s name?
Yes, Cefo is used mostly as a boy’s name.
How many syllables does Cefo have?
Cefo has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Cefo?
Cefo does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Cefo?
Notable people named Cefo include Cefo Çarekız.
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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