Boy name
Miftah name meaning
“key; an instrument for opening”
Miftah means “key” or “an instrument for opening.” It comes from Arabic miftāḥ, an instrument noun formed from the root meaning “to open,” and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. A key turning in a lock supplies its literal image, also extended to access to knowledge.
What does Miftah mean?
Key; an instrument for opening
In Turkish: anahtar; açmayı sağlayan araç
Miftah literally denotes the tool used to open a lock. In titles of older works, it can also describe a guide that opens access to a subject or body of knowledge. This metaphor gives the name associations of opening and access without making it inherently religious.
Origin of the name Miftah
From Arabic miftāḥ (مفتاح), meaning a key. It is an instrument noun derived from the root f-t-ḥ, “to open.”
How to pronounce Miftah
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /miftah/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | مفتاح |
Is Miftah a boy’s name?
Yes, Miftah is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Miftah does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Miftah
What is the meaning of Miftah?
Miftah means “key; an instrument for opening”. From Arabic miftāḥ (مفتاح), meaning a key. It is an instrument noun derived from the root f-t-ḥ, “to open.”
Is Miftah a boy’s name?
Yes, Miftah is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Miftah in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Miftah nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Miftah?
Miftah is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Miftah have?
Miftah has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Miftah?
Miftah 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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