Boy name
Sacit name meaning
“one who prostrates in worship”
Sacit means “one who prostrates in worship.” It comes from Arabic sājid, the active participle of the verb meaning “to prostrate.” In Türkiye, it is used as a masculine given name. The related spelling Sacid preserves the original final consonant, and the act of prostration illustrates its literal meaning.
What does Sacit mean?
One who prostrates in worship
In Turkish: secde eden, ibadet için eğilen
Sacit takes its meaning directly from the act of prostration in worship. It shares its Arabic root with Turkish secde and therefore has an explicit religious association. Older transliterations may use Sâcid, while Sacide represents a feminine form derived from the same word.
Origin of the name Sacit
Sacit comes from Arabic sājid, the active participle of the verb meaning “to prostrate.” The variant Sacid preserves the source word's final d.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Sacit in the Quran? | As a word · ساجدا · 39:9The Arabic source word of Sacit occurs in the Quran as ساجدا, describing prostration rather than naming a person. |
| Starts with | S · Sa |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Sacit
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Sacit Yasir
Meaning of each name
- Sacit: one who prostrates in worship
- Yasir: one who brings ease; prosperous, well-off
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Nebi Sacit
Meaning of each name
- Nebi: prophet; a recipient of divine revelation
- Sacit: one who prostrates in worship
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Sacit Cemaleddin
Meaning of each name
- Sacit: one who prostrates in worship
- Cemaleddin: beauty of the faith
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Musa Sacit
Meaning of each name
- Musa: the name of the prophet Moses
- Sacit: one who prostrates in worship
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Sacit Duha
Meaning of each name
- Sacit: one who prostrates in worship
- Duha: forenoon; morning brightness
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Hasip Sacit
Meaning of each name
- Hasip: noble; esteemed, respected
- Sacit: one who prostrates in worship
How to pronounce Sacit
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sad͡ʒit/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ساجد |
Is Sacit a boy’s name?
Yes, Sacit is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Sacit does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 19 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Sacit
Names with related meanings
- Ramazan♂The ninth lunar month, observed through fasting
- Abdullah♂Servant of God
- Abdulkadir♂Servant of the All-Powerful
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of the Most Merciful
- Akif♂Steadfastly devoted
- Ferhat♂Hero of the Ferhat and Şirin story
- Abdülhamid♂Servant of God, the Praiseworthy
- Emrullah♂God's command or decree
- Aliyar♂Friend or companion of Ali
- Veli♂Guardian, friend
- İslam♂Submission to God
- Hamdi♂Connected with praise and thanksgiving
Famous people named Sacit
- Sacit Özbey · b. 1953
- Sacit Seldüz · b. 1924
- M. Sacit Pekak · b. 1956
- Sacit Adalı · b. 1945
- Sacit Günbey · b. 1952
- Sacit Karabaş · b. 1952
- Sacit Kayasu · b. 1952
- Sacit Onan · b. 1945
- Sacit Öğet · b. 1917
- Sacit Yıldız · b. 1948
- Sacit Çoban
- Sacit Erdem
FAQ about the name Sacit
What is the meaning of Sacit?
Sacit means “one who prostrates in worship”. Sacit comes from Arabic sājid, the active participle of the verb meaning “to prostrate.” The variant Sacid preserves the source word's final d.
Is Sacit a boy’s name?
Yes, Sacit is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Sacit in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic source word of Sacit occurs in the Quran as ساجدا, describing prostration rather than naming a person. (e.g.: 39:9)
What is the origin of the name Sacit?
Sacit is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Sacit have?
Sacit has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Sacit?
Sacit does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 19 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Sacit?
Other spellings: Sacid.
What names go well with Sacit?
Some ideas: Sacit Yasir; Nebi Sacit; Sacit Cemaleddin.
Famous people named Sacit?
Notable people named Sacit include Sacit Özbey, Sacit Seldüz, M. Sacit Pekak.
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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