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Saftar name meaning
“Breaker of enemy ranks; valiant”
Saftar means “breaker of enemy ranks” or “valiant.” It comes from Persian ṣafdar, combining Arabic ṣaff, “rank,” with a Persian element meaning “breaking” or “splitting.” Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it is related to Safdar and evokes the ranks of a historical battlefield.
What does Saftar mean?
Breaker of enemy ranks; valiant
In Turkish: Düşman saflarını yaran, yiğit
Saftar evokes the forceful image of breaking through enemy ranks, bringing courage and valour into its meaning. Used in Türkiye, it shares its Persian base and martial imagery with Safdar, a related form with the same heroic emphasis.
Origin of the name Saftar
An Azerbaijani name dictionary treats Saftar alongside Safdar in the same entry. Its source is Persian ṣafdar, ‘breaking battle ranks; valiant’, combining Arabic ṣaff, ‘row, rank’, with Persian dar, ‘tearing, breaking’. Dehkhoda independently confirms the Persian word’s meaning of breaking battle ranks.
How to pronounce Saftar
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /saftaɾ/ |
Is Saftar a boy’s name?
Yes, Saftar is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Saftar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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Famous people named Saftar
- Saftar Necioğlu · b. 1931
FAQ about the name Saftar
What is the meaning of Saftar?
Saftar means “Breaker of enemy ranks; valiant”. An Azerbaijani name dictionary treats Saftar alongside Safdar in the same entry. Its source is Persian ṣafdar, ‘breaking battle ranks; valiant’, combining Arabic ṣaff, ‘row, rank’, with Persian dar, ‘tearing, breaking’. Dehkhoda independently confirms the Persian word’s meaning of breaking battle ranks.
Is Saftar a boy’s name?
Yes, Saftar is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Saftar in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Saftar nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Saftar?
Saftar is of Arabic and Persian origin.
How many syllables does Saftar have?
Saftar has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Saftar?
Saftar does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Saftar?
Notable people named Saftar include Saftar Necioğlu.
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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