Boy name
Dafi name meaning
“one who repels, removes or wards off”
Dafi means “one who repels, removes, or wards off” and is a masculine name in Türkiye. It comes from Arabic dāfiʿ, an active participle of the root meaning “push away” or “repel.” A concrete image associated with its meaning is a shield turning aside an incoming blow.
What does Dafi mean?
One who repels, removes or wards off
In Turkish: uzaklaştıran; kötülüğü gideren, savan
Dafi belongs to the same Arabic root family as Turkish defetmek, ‘to repel’. Older texts can also use it descriptively for something that removes or prevents a problem. Its meaning centres on warding something off, and its origin differs from the similarly written Dâhi and Dâim.
Origin of the name Dafi
From Arabic dāfiʿ, the active participle of the root d-f-ʿ. The root expresses pushing away, repelling or warding something off.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Dafi in the Quran? | As a word · دافع · 52:8, 70:2The Arabic source word دافع occurs in the Quran as an ordinary word meaning one who repels or wards off. |
| Starts with | D · Da |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Dafi
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dafi/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | دافع |
Is Dafi a boy’s name?
Yes, Dafi is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Dafi does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
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FAQ about the name Dafi
What is the meaning of Dafi?
Dafi means “one who repels, removes or wards off”. From Arabic dāfiʿ, the active participle of the root d-f-ʿ. The root expresses pushing away, repelling or warding something off.
Is Dafi a boy’s name?
Yes, Dafi is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Dafi in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic source word دافع occurs in the Quran as an ordinary word meaning one who repels or wards off. (e.g.: 52:8, 70:2)
What is the origin of the name Dafi?
Dafi is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Dafi have?
Dafi has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Dafi?
Dafi 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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