Girl name
Reftar name meaning
“gait, movement; manner of conduct”
Reftar means gait, movement, or manner of conduct. It comes from Persian reftār, connected with reften, meaning to go, and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. The rhythm and movement of footsteps give a concrete image of its connection with walking and bearing.
What does Reftar mean?
Gait, movement; manner of conduct
In Turkish: yürüyüş, gidiş; davranış biçimi
Reftar appears in older Turkish poetry and prose as a word for gait or conduct. In poetic contexts it can evoke the rhythm and grace of movement. The Ottoman composer Reftar Kalfa provides a historical example of its use as a feminine given name.
Origin of the name Reftar
From Persian raftār, “gait, movement, conduct,” related to raftan, “to go.”
How to pronounce Reftar
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɾeftaɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | رفتار |
Is Reftar a girl’s name?
Yes, Reftar is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Reftar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Reftar
What is the meaning of Reftar?
Reftar means “gait, movement; manner of conduct”. From Persian raftār, “gait, movement, conduct,” related to raftan, “to go.”
Is Reftar a girl’s name?
Yes, Reftar is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Reftar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Reftar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Reftar?
Reftar is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Reftar have?
Reftar has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Reftar?
Reftar 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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