Girl name
Isaf name meaning
“granting a request; giving assistance”
Isaf means “granting a request” or “giving assistance.” Its source is Arabic isʿāf, a word associated with providing help and meeting a request, also used in Ottoman Turkish. It is a feminine name in Türkiye. Responding to a call for help illustrates its meaning.
What does Isaf mean?
Granting a request; giving assistance
In Turkish: isteği yerine getirme; yardım etme
Under this interpretation, İsaf expresses meeting a need or answering a request for help. It is not an everyday word in modern Turkish, so its meaning may be unfamiliar. Similar Latin spellings can represent other Arabic words or names, making the original spelling particularly useful.
Origin of the name Isaf
It probably comes from Arabic isʿāf, helping or meeting a request. The word was used in Ottoman Turkish as isaf.
How to pronounce Isaf
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɯsaf/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | اسعاف |
| Arabic | إسعاف |
Is Isaf a girl’s name?
Yes, Isaf is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Isaf 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
Spellings covered by this page: İsaf
Names that sound like Isaf
Names with related meanings
- Ebrar♀The righteous and virtuous
- Berra♀Virtuous
- Hayrunnisa♀The best of women
- Halime♀Gentle, patient, forbearing
- Saliha♀Good, virtuous
- Mihriban♀Affectionate, compassionate and kindly
- Hayriye♀Connected with goodness, beneficial
- Lin♀Softness, gentleness
- Semiha♀Generous, open-handed
- Armağan♂♀A gift
- Candan♂♀Heartfelt, sincere
- Rahime♀Merciful, compassionate
Famous people named Isaf
- Isaf Gün
FAQ about the name Isaf
What is the meaning of Isaf?
Isaf means “granting a request; giving assistance”. It probably comes from Arabic isʿāf, helping or meeting a request. The word was used in Ottoman Turkish as isaf.
Is Isaf a girl’s name?
Yes, Isaf is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Isaf in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Isaf nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Isaf?
Isaf is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Isaf have?
Isaf has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Isaf?
Isaf 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.
What are other spellings of Isaf?
Other spellings: İsaf.
Famous people named Isaf?
Notable people named Isaf include Isaf Gün.
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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