Boy name
Sedat name meaning
“rectitude; sound judgment and correctness”
Sedat means rectitude, sound judgment, and correctness. It comes from Arabic sadād, expressing soundness and rightness, and is used as a boy's name in Türkiye. The older spelling Sedad connects the modern name with Ottoman Turkish usage, while the final t reflects its established contemporary written form.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Sedat mean?
Rectitude; sound judgment and correctness
In Turkish: doğruluk; yerindelik, sağlam davranış
Sedat expresses correctness both in conduct and in the soundness of a decision. In modern Turkish it is recognized chiefly as a given name; Sedad preserves the older spelling, and its meaning should be distinguished from the happiness expressed by Saadet.
How popular is Sedat?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 6provinces
Where is Sedat in the top 30?
6 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Sedat
From Arabic sadād, meaning “rectitude,” “soundness” or “correctness.” Modern Turkish Sedat reflects the devoicing of the final consonant in the older form Sedad.
Double names with Sedat
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Sedat Karvan
Meaning of each name
- Sedat: rectitude; sound judgment and correctness
- Karvan: caravan, a company travelling together
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Asi Sedat
Meaning of each name
- Asi: rebellious; refusing to submit
- Sedat: rectitude; sound judgment and correctness
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Sedat Ateş
Meaning of each name
- Sedat: rectitude; sound judgment and correctness
- Ateş: flame, heat and light produced by burning
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Cevahir Sedat
Meaning of each name
- Cevahir: precious stones, jewels
- Sedat: rectitude; sound judgment and correctness
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Sedat Dersim
Meaning of each name
- Sedat: rectitude; sound judgment and correctness
- Dersim: historical name of the Tunceli region
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Fazıl Sedat
Meaning of each name
- Fazıl: virtuous; distinguished in merit
- Sedat: rectitude; sound judgment and correctness
How to pronounce Sedat
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sedat/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | سداد |
Is Sedat a boy’s name?
Yes, Sedat is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Sedat appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Sedat
Names with related meanings
- Mert♂Brave, honourable, true to one’s word
- Furkan♂Criterion distinguishing truth from falsehood
- Arel♂A pure, honest person
- Emin♂Trustworthy
- Faruk♂One who distinguishes right from wrong
- Mertcan♂A brave, honest and sincere soul
- Hakkı♂Of truth
- Burhan♂Conclusive proof, clear and compelling evidence
- Sadık♂Truthful
- Halis♂Pure, unmixed
- Adil♂Just
- Sıtkı♂Associated with truthfulness and sincerity
Famous people named Sedat
- Sedat Artuç · b. 1976
- Sedat Bucak · b. 1960
- Sedat Peker · b. 1971
- Sedat Ağçay · b. 1981
- Sedat Alp · b. 1913
- Sedat Bayrak · b. 1981
- Sedat Simavi · b. 1896
- Sedat Yüce · b. 1976
- Sedat Özden · b. 1953
- Sedat Laçiner · b. 1972
- Sedat Bornovalı · b. 1970
- Sedat Şahintürk · b. 1996
FAQ about the name Sedat
What is the meaning of Sedat?
Sedat means “rectitude; sound judgment and correctness”. From Arabic sadād, meaning “rectitude,” “soundness” or “correctness.” Modern Turkish Sedat reflects the devoicing of the final consonant in the older form Sedad.
Is Sedat a boy’s name?
Yes, Sedat is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Sedat in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Sedat nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Sedat?
Sedat is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Sedat have?
Sedat has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Sedat?
Sedat appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Sedat?
Other spellings: Sedad.
What names go well with Sedat?
Some ideas: Sedat Karvan; Asi Sedat; Sedat Ateş.
Famous people named Sedat?
Notable people named Sedat include Sedat Artuç, Sedat Bucak, Sedat Peker.
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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