Boy name
Nasıf name meaning
“equitable; one who acts fairly”
Nasıf means “equitable” or “one who acts fairly.” It comes from the Arabic adjective nāṣif, associated with fairness and respecting what is due. In Türkiye, it is used for boys. Dividing something while observing everyone’s rightful share offers a concrete illustration of the idea expressed by the name.
What does Nasıf mean?
Equitable; one who acts fairly
In Turkish: hakkı gözeten; adil davranan
Nasıf emphasizes equity: giving due weight to rights and judging fairly. It belongs to the same semantic field as nasfet and insaf. Although it sounds similar to Nasır, the names are distinct; Nasır concerns assistance, while Nasıf in this interpretation refers to fairness.
Origin of the name Nasıf
From Arabic nāṣif, an adjective associated with fairness and equitable conduct. It is used in Turkish as the masculine name Nasıf.
How to pronounce Nasıf
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nasɯf/ |
| Arabic | ناصف |
Is Nasıf a boy’s name?
Yes, Nasıf is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Nasıf does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Nasıf
Names with related meanings
- Mert♂Brave, honourable, true to one’s word
- Hasan♂Beautiful
- Erdem♂Virtue
- Onur♂Honour, self-respect, dignity
- Salih♂Good, virtuous, righteous
- Asil♂Noble, well-rooted
- Kemal♂Maturity, excellence, completeness
- Arel♂A pure, honest person
- Emin♂Trustworthy
- İhsan♂Doing good
- Selahattin♂Righteousness of the faith
- Sedat♂Rectitude
FAQ about the name Nasıf
What is the meaning of Nasıf?
Nasıf means “equitable; one who acts fairly”. From Arabic nāṣif, an adjective associated with fairness and equitable conduct. It is used in Turkish as the masculine name Nasıf.
Is Nasıf a boy’s name?
Yes, Nasıf is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Nasıf in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Nasıf nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Nasıf?
Nasıf is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Nasıf have?
Nasıf has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Nasıf?
Nasıf 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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