Boy name
Eftim name meaning
“good spirits; cheerfulness”
Eftim means “good spirits” or “cheerfulness” and is a Turkish form of the Greek name Euthymios. It combines eu, “good,” with thymos, associated with spirit and feeling. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it has a direct linguistic association with the longer Greek form Euthymios.
What does Eftim mean?
Good spirits; cheerfulness
In Turkish: iyi ruh hâli, gönül ferahlığı
Eftim belongs to a historical family of Greek-origin masculine names. Forms of Euthymios in different languages include Eftim and Efthymios. Papa Eftim provides a known example in Turkish history; Papa is a title in that expression and is not part of the given name’s meaning.
Origin of the name Eftim
A Turkish form of Greek Euthymios. The name combines eu, good, with thymos, spirit or heart, giving the sense of good spirits.
Double names with Eftim
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Eftim Sefa
Meaning of each name
- Eftim: good spirits; cheerfulness
- Sefa: ease of mind; pleasure and enjoyment
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Bahri Eftim
Meaning of each name
- Bahri: of the sea; maritime
- Eftim: good spirits; cheerfulness
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Eftim Alişan
Meaning of each name
- Eftim: good spirits; cheerfulness
- Alişan: of exalted renown or high standing
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Ferruh Eftim
Meaning of each name
- Ferruh: auspicious; blessed, fortunate
- Eftim: good spirits; cheerfulness
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Eftim Agit
Meaning of each name
- Eftim: good spirits; cheerfulness
- Agit: brave, heroic, courageous
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Nabi Eftim
Meaning of each name
- Nabi: rising, emerging or becoming prominent
- Eftim: good spirits; cheerfulness
How to pronounce Eftim
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
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Is Eftim a boy’s name?
Yes, Eftim is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Eftim does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
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FAQ about the name Eftim
What is the meaning of Eftim?
Eftim means “good spirits; cheerfulness”. A Turkish form of Greek Euthymios. The name combines eu, good, with thymos, spirit or heart, giving the sense of good spirits.
Is Eftim a boy’s name?
Yes, Eftim is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Eftim in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Eftim nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Eftim?
Eftim is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Eftim have?
Eftim has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Eftim?
Eftim does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Eftim?
Some ideas: Eftim Sefa; Bahri Eftim; Eftim Alişan.
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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