Boy name
Sedid name meaning
“right, sound; well-founded”
Sedid means right, sound, or well-founded. It comes from the Arabic adjective sadīd, which expresses correctness and sound judgment. Used as a boy's name in Türkiye, it is related to the spelling Sedit and carries a concrete verbal association with speaking words that are accurate and appropriate.
What does Sedid mean?
Right, sound; well-founded
In Turkish: doğru, yerinde; sağlam
Sedid conveys soundness and correctness, particularly in speech or judgment. Its Arabic source occurs in the Quran in a context concerning right speech, giving the name a clear scriptural connection; it is not, however, one of the standard ninety-nine divine names.
Origin of the name Sedid
From Arabic sadīd, an adjective meaning “right,” “sound,” or “well-directed.” Turkish renderings include Sedid and Sedit, the latter with a devoiced final consonant.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Sedid in the Quran? | As a word · سديدا · 4:9, 33:70The source adjective appears as سديدا in the Quran, describing speech as right, sound, or appropriate. |
| Starts with | S · Se |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Sedid
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sedid/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | سدید |
| Arabic | سديد |
Is Sedid a boy’s name?
Yes, Sedid is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Sedid does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Sedid
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
- Sedat♂Rectitude
- Mertcan♂A brave, honest and sincere soul
- Hakkı♂Of truth
- Burhan♂Conclusive proof, clear and compelling evidence
- Sadık♂Truthful
- Halis♂Pure, unmixed
- Adil♂Just
FAQ about the name Sedid
What is the meaning of Sedid?
Sedid means “right, sound; well-founded”. From Arabic sadīd, an adjective meaning “right,” “sound,” or “well-directed.” Turkish renderings include Sedid and Sedit, the latter with a devoiced final consonant.
Is Sedid a boy’s name?
Yes, Sedid is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Sedid in the Quran?
As a word. The source adjective appears as سديدا in the Quran, describing speech as right, sound, or appropriate. (e.g.: 4:9, 33:70)
What is the origin of the name Sedid?
Sedid is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Sedid have?
Sedid has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Sedid?
Sedid does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
What are other spellings of Sedid?
Other spellings: Sedit.
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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