Boy name
Nazif name meaning
“clean, pure; free from dirt”
Nazif means clean, pure, or free from dirt. It comes from Arabic naẓīf and became established as a name through Ottoman Turkish. In Türkiye, it is a masculine given name. The writer Süleyman Nazif provides a historical literary association, while Nazife is the related feminine name.
What does Nazif mean?
Clean, pure; free from dirt
In Turkish: temiz, arı; kirden uzak
Nazif turns an adjective of cleanliness into a personal name. In older Turkish writing, the source word can also describe clean objects or surroundings. Süleyman Nazif provides a familiar literary association, while the similar-sounding Turkish word nazik belongs to a different origin and should not determine the name's meaning.
Origin of the name Nazif
Nazif comes from Arabic naẓīf, 'clean' or 'pure', and entered Turkish naming through Ottoman usage. Nazife derives from the feminine form of the same adjective.
Double names with Nazif
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Nazif Argun
Meaning of each name
- Nazif: clean, pure; free from dirt
- Argun: Clean, pure
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Artin Nazif
Meaning of each name
- Artin: resurrection; return to life
- Nazif: clean, pure; free from dirt
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Nazif Kudret
Meaning of each name
- Nazif: clean, pure; free from dirt
- Kudret: power; capacity and ability
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Lider Nazif
Meaning of each name
- Lider: leader; one who guides a group
- Nazif: clean, pure; free from dirt
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Nazif Cevahir
Meaning of each name
- Nazif: clean, pure; free from dirt
- Cevahir: precious stones, jewels
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Timuçin Nazif
Meaning of each name
- Timuçin: blacksmith; worker in iron
- Nazif: clean, pure; free from dirt
How to pronounce Nazif
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nazif/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | نظيف |
Is Nazif a boy’s name?
Yes, Nazif is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Nazif does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 27 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Nazif
- Naif♂Lofty, elevated, standing high
- Nazir♂A counterpart
- Nazifi♂Associated with cleanliness or purity
- Nazil♂Descending
- Naci♂One who escapes or is saved
- Nazmi♂Pertaining to poetry or verse
- Nazım♂Arranger
- Nadir♂Rare, uncommon, seldom encountered
- Nail♂One who attains or obtains
- Naim♂Ease, abundance and blissful living
- Nafiz♂Penetrating
- Nahit♂Venus, the planet
Names with related meanings
- Berat♂Absolution, deliverance
- Selim♂Sound, unharmed
- Arel♂A pure, honest person
- Ahlas♂Purer
- Tahir♂Clean, pure, unblemished
- İsmet♂Protection
- Yalın♂Plain, unadorned
- Halis♂Pure, unmixed
- Hulusi♂Associated with sincerity and purity of intention
- Saffet♂Purity, clarity, and sincerity of heart
- Safa♂Clarity
- Nezih♂Upright, refined, and respectable
Famous people named Nazif
- Nazif Kayacık · b. 1872
- Nazif Yılmaz · b. 1971
- Nazif Kuran · b. 1945
- Nazif Borman · b. 1940
- Nazif Kurucu · b. 1931
- Nazif Okumuş · b. 1959
- Nazif Ahmed Borman · b. 1940
- Nazif Çapanoğlu · b. 1934
- Nazif Çuhruk · b. 1924
- Nazif Evren · b. 1909
- Nazif Gönen · b. 1966
- Nazif Süleyman Eripek · b. 1949
FAQ about the name Nazif
What is the meaning of Nazif?
Nazif means “clean, pure; free from dirt”. Nazif comes from Arabic naẓīf, 'clean' or 'pure', and entered Turkish naming through Ottoman usage. Nazife derives from the feminine form of the same adjective.
Is Nazif a boy’s name?
Yes, Nazif is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Nazif in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Nazif nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Nazif?
Nazif is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Nazif have?
Nazif has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Nazif?
Nazif does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 27 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Nazif?
Some ideas: Nazif Argun; Artin Nazif; Nazif Kudret.
Famous people named Nazif?
Notable people named Nazif include Nazif Kayacık, Nazif Yılmaz, Nazif Kuran.
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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